- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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This led to a public misunderstanding of her work with him, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
When he began practicing urology in the 1980s, the common misunderstanding was that testosterone injections caused prostate cancer, further suppressing research and treatment of testosterone deficiency.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026
Speaking from personal experience, I’ve encountered many a cat misunderstanding from non-kitty people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
He said there had been "deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding" about the charity, and condemned threats by "those who would hide behind a balaclava or a keyboard".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"I'm afraid there has been a slight misunderstanding," Freak says.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
They have also agreed to establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents, aimed at preventing misunderstandings or unexpected developments from turning into a broader confrontation.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"If a foundational concept is taught inaccurately, misunderstandings can carry into more advanced science and research," adds Dr. Edwin Johnson, Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, who co-authored the paper.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Yet despite your best efforts, you will inevitably encounter misunderstandings, confusion and frustration.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
But there were misunderstandings about what might be normal in Europe versus what we have to follow in terms of being a U.S. public company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
They don’t call your family about misunderstandings or to say what a great job you’re doing.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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