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misunderstanding

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




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“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Shattering events lurk in the fog of misunderstanding through which the kid fights to find things that will please her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

In a lengthy, public presentation, Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco explained the group’s allegations were inaccurate, based on a misunderstanding of raw data that had not been fully processed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

All of this is a salutary lesson in the way tottering edifices of theology can be built on a small textual misunderstanding.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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