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misunderstanding

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




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Ultimately, resentment and misunderstanding can grow in silence.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

When Duane received the call, she was confident she had the expertise and the data to fix any fear or misunderstanding the hospital might have.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

This is a story about artificial intelligence, but executives and commentators are misunderstanding how it will disrupt business and who will be affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Avara says the legal claim is based on a misunderstanding, not supported by scientific data and it was confident there was no case to defend.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

They tease me for being a food snob, an easy misunderstanding to play along with, but I'm not that picky about what I eat.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour




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