misunderstanding

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Art Tinoco, the Riverside County registrar of voters, has refuted that number — saying it was based on a misunderstanding of raw data that had not been fully processed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“The claims in this lawsuit are meritless and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of basic, well-established scientific principles regarding how calories are determined under U.S. nutrition-labeling standards for ingredients like EPG,” Rahal said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"As well as leading to misunderstanding of serious conditions and pathologising ordinary behaviour, misinformation can also lead to delayed diagnosis for people that actually do need help."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

He had yet to acclimate to his new neighborhood when he was arrested last year in a misunderstanding with the police.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

It does not matter if it originates in a misunderstanding.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates