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misunderstanding

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




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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

Emerging market bond resilience reflects “a misunderstanding of the asset class,” says Chris Hays, a portfolio manager at fixed-income specialist TCW.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 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

Of course it was so silly and just a big misunderstanding.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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