misunderstanding
Example Sentences
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Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was "one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Critics say that strategy displays a misunderstanding of how the 109-year-old agency functions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
John added: "It is incredible that Rory could go to jail on a charge where the injured party says she knows it is a misunderstanding - and does not want to press charges."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“Really? Is it talking to me?” he asked, completely misunderstanding again.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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