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misunderstanding

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




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As Iran's president said a truce in Lebanon was a key condition for ending the Middle East war, Vance said he believed there had been a "legitimate misunderstanding".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The ordinance passed despite warnings from critics that it is predicated on a misunderstanding of what these tools actually do and could invite litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

She missed council payments due to a misunderstanding about which bills her benefits covered.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

In my dream their deaths had been a mistake, a misunderstanding, a new play they had been rehearsing.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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