miscommunication
Example Sentences
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But then the measure failed to get traction in the House, and Cotton has said the Senate’s OK four years ago only happened due to miscommunication.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks," they said, detailing a contact channel set up to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
In the second half, the referee called for the newly instated hydration break, but the call came during a replay, which led to a miscommunication over when the three-minute break actually started.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The party has since told the BBC that this had been a "miscommunication".
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
“I’m sure it was just a miscommunication and he’ll be found in no time.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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