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misunderstanding

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




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Peter Sparkes, chief executive of the RNLI, said recent events had "generated deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding about the RNLI".

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

When he began practicing urology in the 1980s, the common misunderstanding was that testosterone injections caused prostate cancer, further suppressing research and treatment of testosterone deficiency.

From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026

Speaking from personal experience, I’ve encountered many a cat misunderstanding from non-kitty people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Or did Walker turn a misunderstanding at the gate into a viral story?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Duane did not attempt to correct the misunderstanding because Duane knew how important grooming was to Handsome.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

"If a foundational concept is taught inaccurately, misunderstandings can carry into more advanced science and research," adds Dr. Edwin Johnson, Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, who co-authored the paper.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

"Sometimes people go missing without those close to them realising, through holidays being planned or simple misunderstandings, and so we may not have received a report of any concerns."

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Yet despite your best efforts, you will inevitably encounter misunderstandings, confusion and frustration.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

The Palantir board strongly urged shareholders to vote down the proposals, saying they were “predicated on misunderstandings and inaccuracies about Palantir’s work.”

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

He said he would work on a sermon that would clear up all the misunderstandings.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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