misunderstanding
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An FAA official speaking at the hearing said there was a misunderstanding in earlier years about the severity of a potential failure around the bearing and its effect on related components.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Researchers involved in the renaming effort argue that this misunderstanding has contributed to delayed diagnosis and fragmented care.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
There is still stigma and misunderstanding around his illness, which he is keen to assuage.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It was a crucial misunderstanding, upon which the fate of the plane would ultimately rest.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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