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misunderstanding

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




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US Vice President JD Vance appeared to take a softer tone, saying there may have been a "legitimate misunderstanding" from Iran that Lebanon would be included.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I feel like there’s a misunderstanding of them, of where they come from or things they’ve been through that contribute to the way they are.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

"You see I'm afraid there's some sort of misunderstanding."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




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