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misunderstanding

[mis-uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /




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The piece argues that Becerra’s response to a question about streaming habits revealed a fundamental misunderstanding of voter expectations and human connection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Emerging market bond resilience reflects “a misunderstanding of the asset class,” says Chris Hays, a portfolio manager at fixed-income specialist TCW.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Shattering events lurk in the fog of misunderstanding through which the kid fights to find things that will please her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Which I’d argue is just a fundamental misunderstanding of the human predicament, but okay.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green




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