misunderstand

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And if AI agents are not kept on course by a human, they could misunderstand an instruction and wander down an errant processing path, resulting in a business paying for wasted computing power.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Doctors say many patients misunderstand the role of the drugs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Don’t misunderstand: I’m not saying LTC insurance is for everyone; the drawbacks are well-documented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

MarketWatch: What do most people misunderstand about what it really takes to become a successful trader?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Finally, I had heard enough, and I interrupted him, “No, sir, you misunderstand the points that I am making.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela