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misunderstanding

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




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This is a story about artificial intelligence, but executives and commentators are misunderstanding how it will disrupt business and who will be affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The plot involved a phone call-related misunderstanding between the titular characters which resulted in Gavin driving to Wales to repair their relationship.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The machine had gone balky as an old donkey, losing Mr. Curtain’s train of thought and sometimes misunderstanding him altogether.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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