misunderstanding

Example Sentences

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I feel like there’s a misunderstanding of them, of where they come from or things they’ve been through that contribute to the way they are.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

A misunderstanding about the impact of AI on software has brought software stocks’ valuations to reasonable levels that are now able to be seen as a function of profit multiple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“The misunderstanding about the impact of AI has helped bring software valuations to reasonable levels for the first time in more than 5 years,” D.A.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

“It’s not a big deal. Just a misunderstanding at Hillpark.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia