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But when Emily visits Stephanie, who’s locked away in her hotel room on house arrest like a twee Rapunzel, it becomes clear that the players have been miscounted.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

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

Prosecutors also suggested the poker player could have simply miscounted his earnings.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2023

LaFleur said the day after the game that this error occurred because the Packers miscounted from the coaches’ box how many players were on the field.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

In band he miscounted the rests and came in at the wrong time, the only trumpet playing in a measure that was supposed to be all flutes.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix