Sentence examples for i miscalculated from inspiring English sources

I miscalculated, pure and simple.

"I miscalculated the yardage," Park said.

I miscalculated the distance, and it was a nightmare.

"I miscalculated the need to advertise," she said ruefully.

"I miscalculated over what it would take to negotiate a bill".

"I miscalculated, though, and it cost us a third more than what I thought".

Nurses inject medications per my orders; if I miscalculate a dose and disaster ensues, who pays?

"But occasionally I miscalculate the thrust of it, and I forget that Michael is sitting over there playing bass".

Or I miscalculate and bring the wrong size saw blade or the curved-jaw vise grip instead of the one with the flat jaws.

I miscalculate how long things take and expect to cram in 20 minutes' worth of work into five when it's time to get ready.

If I miscalculate, I panic and start the counting from the beginning, while also tapping the table seven times with the fifth digit of my right hand to make up for it.