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misunderstanding

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




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“From that point of view, it becomes a more serious story, and it goes beyond misunderstanding to something more worrying.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: There has been a lot of misunderstanding about exactly what the liberal justices did in B.P.J., and I want to clear that up.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Tanny Martinez, owner of the restaurant, said the pair had now paid a week later and told him it was a "misunderstanding".

From BBC Jul. 7, 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

It’s like the game Oklahoma kids play called “two truths and a lie,” which was made to remind them that this world is full of deceit and misunderstanding.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

But there are insights about his perception of—and plans for—America to be gained from examining those misunderstandings.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

The Palantir board recommended shareholders vote down the proposals, arguing they are “predicated on misunderstandings and inaccuracies about Palantir’s work.”

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

But there were misunderstandings about what might be normal in Europe versus what we have to follow in terms of being a U.S. public company.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

As we shall see, the practice of “pointing” our writing has always been offered in a spirit of helpfulness, to underline meaning and prevent awkward misunderstandings between writer and reader.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author




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