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misunderstanding

[mis-uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /




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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

"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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