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miscalculation



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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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