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misinterpretation



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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said a misinterpretation of the court ruling had spread among migrants and traffickers, leading to the influx.

From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026

"I sincerely regret any action, omission, misunderstanding or misinterpretation that may have resulted in a non-compliance with the order," a humbled Duale told the court.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

But it also increases the risk of misinterpretation and escalation.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

These days, SyberJet includes disclaimers, saying on its website that the company “assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or misinterpretation arising from the use of this data, including financial or operational decisions.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026

Disease usually results from inconclusive negotiations for symbiosis, an overstepping of the line by one side or the other, a biologic misinterpretation of borders.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas


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