misunderstanding
Example Sentences
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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
However, Ryan says “those commentators are fundamentally misunderstanding the value technology companies bring to customers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
We told him we were students and this was a big misunderstanding.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
Vocabulary lists containing misunderstanding
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Words with 15 or More Letters, List 1
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 1)
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