Example Sentences

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He said he "may have misjudged what needed to be done".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

In the series, they used Blake Treinen for one ineffective inning and Dustin May not at all, suggesting they might have misjudged the readiness of pitchers with premium stuff but nonetheless coming off injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2022

The intelligence community and American military appear to have misjudged both countries’ will to fight, according to lawmakers.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2022

In the interview this week, Sinema suggested that those who expect her to revise those pronouncements have misjudged her.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021

“Oh, Jacob. I think I may have misjudged you. Yes. Indeed. I think I may have misjudged you.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen