misread

Example Sentences

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I confessed to Voorhees that I completely misread the direction this country was heading back when the first Black president in history termed out in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

But it has become clear that he misread the sentiments of the American people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

He initially tried to explain the incorrect date by claiming someone had misread his handwriting.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

If that condition is misread, markets will break down.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

The cook saw that I was looking at it instead of eating it, and she misread my expression.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler