misunderstanding

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He had yet to acclimate to his new neighborhood when he was arrested last year in a misunderstanding with the police.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

However, Ryan says “those commentators are fundamentally misunderstanding the value technology companies bring to customers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“There is still ongoing effort to challenge or second-guess clear state policy based on some understanding, or misunderstanding, of labor law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

"I think there was a little bit of misunderstanding of my press conference yesterday and I was challenging the way things Arsenal are doing offensive blocks," said Hjulmand.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Such statements seemed almost designed to invite misunderstanding, which is precisely what they did.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis