misunderstanding

Example Sentences

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The ordinance passed despite warnings from critics that it is predicated on a misunderstanding of what these tools actually do and could invite litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

She missed council payments due to a misunderstanding about which bills her benefits covered.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

However, Ryan says “those commentators are fundamentally misunderstanding the value technology companies bring to customers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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