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misunderstanding

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




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Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“The ruling demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and misapplication of the law applied to habeas corpus petitions,” said Hannah Brown, deputy director of the Los Angeles Innocence Project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In 2022, during the last review of the treaty that is considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was "one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

John added: "It is incredible that Rory could go to jail on a charge where the injured party says she knows it is a misunderstanding - and does not want to press charges."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The chief explained to everyone that there had been a misunderstanding and that we were only children looking for safety.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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