misunderstand

Example Sentences

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This dynamic points to a more basic misunderstanding about what institutions actually are.

From Salon

It misunderstands how the U.S. actually globalized—and why that model remains a source of strength rather than decline.

From Barron's

It added it was an area where it was seeing "increased misunderstanding and inconsistent practice".

From BBC

Small misunderstandings would escalate and sometimes their kids wouldn't get along, Rachel says.

From BBC

“I did not resist, I did not impede or assault any agent,” Retes said.”What happened to me that day was not a misunderstanding.

From Los Angeles Times