misread

Example Sentences

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It won’t misread a macro data print because it slept poorly or broke up with someone last night.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

But it has become clear that he misread the sentiments of the American people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

He initially tried to explain the incorrect date by claiming someone had misread his handwriting.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

No more misalignments, missed assignments, misread plays, or misplayed reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Within minutes the speakers had crackled again, and the voice, reassuring now and less urgent, had explained that a Pilot-in-Training had misread his navigational instructions and made a wrong turn.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry