miscalculation
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“I would not want a miscalculation on their part to damage my property. I am not so sure my insurance would go for it either.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
That was a miscalculation, born of limitless arrogance and boundless stupidity.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
One official highlighted the risks of that Russian strategy leading to a miscalculation -which could spark a military confrontation.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
But when it comes to something you started through a combination of your own hubris, miscalculation and ineptitude, the challenge is especially daunting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
His reports home counseled patience, based on the growing recognition within the Directory that the bribery demand had been a terrible miscalculation.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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