misunderstanding
Example Sentences
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Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Avara says the legal claim is based on a misunderstanding, not supported by scientific data and it was confident there was no case to defend.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 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
But, before embarking on her first trip to Europe as president of Mexico, Sheinbaum sought to clarify what she called a misunderstanding.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
“Really? Is it talking to me?” he asked, completely misunderstanding again.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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