Example Sentences

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But Mr. Ferguson misreads the law in going after NewsGuard, a private outfit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But that misreads how “The Late Show” crowd operates.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

It did not help that a couple of misreads meant he did not get to one through ball and Alejandro Garnacho failed to react to one of his.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

“There were some misreads and misfires by me. Just been working on that stuff as much as possible,” Zappe said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Soojin quickly glances at me, but either misreads my face or ignores it.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan