misinterpretation
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But it also increases the risk of misinterpretation and escalation.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 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
“The primary danger lies in misinterpretation, particularly equating ‘insolvency’ with ‘no benefits,’ which underscores the importance of structured, accurate education rather than silence,” Mitchell said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
Rather than showing a lack of interest, this points to hesitation driven by fear of misinterpretation, rejection or cultural judgment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 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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