miscalculation
Example Sentences
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In light of the still-ongoing backlash, one may reasonably wonder whether Sony made a severe miscalculation here, and whether it may end up listening to the fans and readjusting accordingly.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
They could enter agreements that made accidental wars, and wars by miscalculation or misapprehension, far less dangerous.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
Hegseth said U.S. defense officials are meeting “more frequently” with their Chinese counterparts to improve coordination and reduce the risk of miscalculation, in accordance with a consensus reached between Trump and Xi in Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
More than ever there is a strong risk of misperception and miscalculation of intentions and consequences.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
Theo was being patched up in the hospital emergency room after a slight miscalculation in his "solution" experiment.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
