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misunderstand

[mis-uhn-der-stand] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstænd /


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"Because they misunderstand it, this is not being reflected to employees," says Rahman, who runs a London-based consultancy, HR Habitat.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

We also discovered—without too much surprise—that he often seems to fundamentally misunderstand the works he treasures most deeply.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Nvidia remains undervalued by investors, perhaps because they misunderstand the company’s true data-center dominance.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

What do audiences underestimate or misunderstand about what it takes to make a comedy?

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

Then, so Chester couldn’t misunderstand, he made a chirping noise himself.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

For Barton, the red card illustrates something he believes the public still misunderstands: VAR does not eliminate the need for the referee to interpret the rules.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Some of its language suggests that, despite several briefings, he completely misunderstands the subject of uranium enrichment—crucial to any negotiation with Iran.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Cameron Berg misunderstands the Catholic Church’s contribution to humanity’s self-understanding in his op-ed “Will the Pope Owe an Apology to AI?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

De Zylva argues this misunderstands the point: "The purpose of the green belt isn't to be green per se, it is to be a buffer to prevent sprawl."

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

The evidence is clear: not only does della Porta echo Garzoni’s words, but he misunderstands some of the experiments he claims to have performed, and so misreports them.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Holmes and Evans embrace what they call “radical transparency,” opening their home to the cameras in hopes of convincing the filmmakers — and eventually the world — that the public has fundamentally misunderstood her.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

After this article was published, Justice Department spokeswoman Emily Covington said the official who sent the Wednesday email directing the pause had misunderstood a directive.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

The batter looked almost suspiciously vegetable-heavy going into the oven, the sort of mixture that makes you wonder whether you have misunderstood either baking or gardening.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Sir Chris told Irish broadcaster RTÉ that he worried that "some people have misunderstood the purpose of the bill", adding that it was all about getting answers for families.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

My ears had been playing tricks on me, and I’d misunderstood the expression.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

Francis Fukuyama looks back on the book that put his ideas on the world stage—and the misunderstanding that has dogged him since.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

She adds that even when parents have "practical reasons" for treating their children differently, failing to communicate these clearly can "leave room for misunderstanding and resentment".

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

According to the researchers, the controversy sparked by the findings reported last November was caused by a misunderstanding in the analysis rather than evidence that scientists' basic picture of the universe had suddenly broken down.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

Nonthaburi governor Chestha Mosikarat earlier told reporters the suspect and victim were "friends for a long time" and the incident likely stemmed from a misunderstanding.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Because of this unfortunate misunderstanding, the spooky Madame might not be a welcome visitor at Ashton Place, which gave her good reason to travel in disguise.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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