miscalculation

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"At the very least that can prevent miscalculation or reduce the temperatures down to a situation in which they tackle their differences through talking rather than shooting," Taylor said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was "one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, it looks like an expensive strategic miscalculation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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