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England were bowled out for 159 after Jones had miscounted how many balls were left in the 48th over, which left number 11 Lauren Bell exposed at the other end.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

An independent investigation that concluded in February found that officers had miscounted Afroman’s money while bagging it in his home, according to Fox19.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

A subsequent review by the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined that deputies had miscounted the amount seized during the raid itself.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

But the judge ordered the jury to return to deliberations over a remaining retaliation claim after belatedly realizing that they had miscounted their votes.

From Time • Mar. 27, 2015

He had miscounted the balls, and now his partner, who had no pretensions to be considered a bat, would have to face Kennedy.

From The Head of Kay's by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)