- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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The firm said it would appeal against the decision and believed there had been a "misunderstanding of what we are seeking to achieve and hope to work towards an outcome that addresses the concerns raised".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
According to the report and lawyers involved in the case, he suggested a misunderstanding had occurred and asked the officer to withdraw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
McKinney thinks Roy’s emphasis on fighting Trump speaks to a misunderstanding of the job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The results also highlighted a persistent misunderstanding surrounding the familiar hurricane "cone of uncertainty."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Brother, there seems to be a serious misunderstanding among some of the brothers concerning your work and recent conduct," he said.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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"This could cause some hysteria in the coming months," he said, adding the release of the second batch of files should help to clear up some misunderstandings.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
The dramatic plot tracks the Sophoclean original surprisingly closely, and Ms. Dove re-creates much of the horrifying tension and irony in the ancient play’s tangle of misunderstandings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
They have also agreed to establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents, aimed at preventing misunderstandings or unexpected developments from turning into a broader confrontation.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"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
They lie at the root of countless arguments, disagreements, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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