misinterpretation
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The specimen had even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records, but scientists now say that distinction was based on a misinterpretation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
“The primary danger lies in misinterpretation, particularly equating ‘insolvency’ with ‘no benefits,’ which underscores the importance of structured, accurate education rather than silence,” Mitchell said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised for any "misinterpretation" Thursday after describing a sexual assault survivor who became an advocate for women as "difficult".
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
It prompted Albanese to apologise "if there was any misinterpretation" and that Tame "has had a very difficult life, but she deserves great credit for turning that into a benefit for others".
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Disease usually results from inconclusive negotiations for symbiosis, an overstepping of the line by one side or the other, a biologic misinterpretation of borders.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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