misunderstanding

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“The claims in this lawsuit are meritless and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of basic, well-established scientific principles regarding how calories are determined under U.S. nutrition-labeling standards for ingredients like EPG,” Rahal said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

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

She missed council payments due to a misunderstanding about which bills her benefits covered.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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

After the Armistice he tried frantically to get home but some complication or misunderstanding sent him to Oxford instead.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald