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miscommunication

NOUN
unclear or inadequate communication
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"Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks," they said, detailing a contact channel set up to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The party has since told the BBC that this had been a "miscommunication".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

It sets them on a path of miscommunication, tension and hilarity as their relationships shift each time they reconnect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Hours later he said his earlier conclusion was based on miscommunication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

What happened next is a twisted braid of mixed signals, distrust, miscommunication, and conjecture.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee



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