miscalculation

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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

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Any miscalculation can cause irreversible consequences for generations to come.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, in pursuing their asymmetric strategy, Tehran’s commanders made one miscalculation.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Quivering with the uncertainty of pioneers, dreading that they might have been led astray by some minuscule miscalculation, they wrote a short note for publication and hastened to Lawrence’s house for his approval.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik