misinterpretation
Example Sentences
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But its vague wording was ripe for misinterpretation.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
The specimen had even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records, but scientists now say that distinction was based on a misinterpretation.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 7, 2026
These days, SyberJet includes disclaimers, saying on its website that the company “assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or misinterpretation arising from the use of this data, including financial or operational decisions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
He has previously defended himself from the nepo kid label by saying it was "an unfair misinterpretation" and his father "returned every rupee earned from public service to the community".
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Disease usually results from inconclusive negotiations for symbiosis, an overstepping of the line by one side or the other, a biologic misinterpretation of borders.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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