misunderstand

Example Sentences

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“To suggest that one branch would seek to derive economic benefit from the Epstein matter would be to misunderstand those ties and to insult the decision-makers involved,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In interviews, he has emphasized that his time working at Trader Joe’s was never something to be ashamed of, but rather only something others chose to misunderstand.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

And if AI agents are not kept on course by a human, they could misunderstand an instruction and wander down an errant processing path, resulting in a business paying for wasted computing power.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Doctors say many patients misunderstand the role of the drugs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“Sir, you quite misunderstand me,” said Mrs. Bennet, alarmed.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen