miscalculate
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But there are a lot of people looking over their shoulder, going, “Wait, did we miscalculate? Are we on the wrong side of things?”
From Slate • May 30, 2025
Every time any actor decides to roll the iron dice of war, there is a significant chance that they are going to miscalculate.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2024
Hard-headed governments regularly miscalculate the risks of their most provocative acts.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023
“If we aren’t crystal clear, there’s a possibility that Beijing could miscalculate and start a war that drags us in.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2022
I ain’t partial to swords—the time on the reverse is too long if you miscalculate your swing—but it’s better than a couple of rusty gardening blades.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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