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misunderstanding

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




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Peter Sparkes, chief executive of the RNLI, said recent events had "generated deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding about the RNLI".

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

This led to a public misunderstanding of her work with him, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

When he began practicing urology in the 1980s, the common misunderstanding was that testosterone injections caused prostate cancer, further suppressing research and treatment of testosterone deficiency.

From Slate Sep. 13, 2026

Speaking from personal experience, I’ve encountered many a cat misunderstanding from non-kitty people.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Yet, when he finally got up the bravery, when he spoke to her directly, there was no misunderstanding.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

"If a foundational concept is taught inaccurately, misunderstandings can carry into more advanced science and research," adds Dr. Edwin Johnson, Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, who co-authored the paper.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

“These are basic misunderstandings, mistruths, whatever words you want to use, that could be cleared up in a simple five-minute call.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

"Sometimes people go missing without those close to them realising, through holidays being planned or simple misunderstandings, and so we may not have received a report of any concerns."

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

It would have been impolite not to have known something of them when I had listened to such a splendid explanation of their causes which were, after all, it seemed, misunderstandings.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway




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