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misunderstanding

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




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Researchers involved in the renaming effort argue that this misunderstanding has contributed to delayed diagnosis and fragmented care.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 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

There is still stigma and misunderstanding around his illness, which he is keen to assuage.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It wasn’t a word that I misheard or a misunderstanding.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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