misunderstand

Example Sentences

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They misunderstand the proper role of an economic system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

Kaufman acknowledged mistakes can occur, but suggested many complaints arise when parents complete age checks on behalf of their children or misunderstand the process.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I work to organize it all quickly, properly, so the words that need to be said come out the right way, so there’s no way he can misunderstand.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam