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misjudged

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But the most obvious explanation might be the correct one: Acme’s first adjuster misjudged the damage, possibly with a bias toward keeping costs down for the company.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The scalp of in-form captain Kerr swung the game firmly in England's favour as she also misjudged Bell's swing and Plimmer suffered the same fate, but Green and Halliday counter-attacked confidently.

From BBC May 16, 2026

The city, they concluded, had misjudged the situation but had not pursued Gamble from a place of malice.

From Slate May 4, 2026

Kepa was booked before conceding the opener, when he misjudged a clearance and pulled back winger Jeremy Doku as he looked to score.

From BBC Mar. 22, 2026

He had seriously misjudged the situation, however, and his own role in it.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson