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misunderstanding

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




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“From that point of view, it becomes a more serious story, and it goes beyond misunderstanding to something more worrying.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

To some, it may feel like Araki is flattening complex social mores and misunderstanding the anxieties behind this era of semi-celibacy.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

A pair of diners who left a restaurant without paying a £115 bill - which included a £52 Dover sole - have said it was a "misunderstanding", its owner has said.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

A court spokeswoman said the exchange was based on a misunderstanding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Which I’d argue is just a fundamental misunderstanding of the human predicament, but okay.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

Yet despite your best efforts, you will inevitably encounter misunderstandings, confusion and frustration.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The Palantir board strongly urged shareholders to vote down the proposals, saying they were “predicated on misunderstandings and inaccuracies about Palantir’s work.”

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

But there are insights about his perception of—and plans for—America to be gained from examining those misunderstandings.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

The process was filled with misunderstandings and distrust as the techie outsiders worked to win over the risk-averse industry veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

Call, who had always belonged to me because nobody else besides his mother and grandmother would have him, and the Captain, who finally through all our troubles and misunderstandings had become mine as well.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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