miscalculation
Example Sentences
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Yet for every miscalculation, salutatory global forces have been at work in America’s favor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
"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
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
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