misunderstanding
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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
His lawyers contend they seek to correct a 160-year misunderstanding about the Constitution’s promise that “all persons born” in this country are deemed to be citizens.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Sarah Fitch, who was one of the protesters, said there was a lot of "misunderstanding" of Reform's policies.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 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
He told my horrified parents it was just a big misunderstanding.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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