miscalculation

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The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to "avoid miscalculation" on Saturday, following missile and drone launches against the kingdom.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Paralyzed by the fear of a miscalculation, these officials worried that if the Israel Defense Forces moved, fighting would result, and the coveted “quiet” of recent years would be shattered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Why did people make such a fateful miscalculation?

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari