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misunderstanding

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




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The question contains a misunderstanding of what happened to cause Fernando Alonso's retirement in Canada.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

He described the events as “a bit of misunderstanding within the Pentagon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Next day in school, the cheerleaders told her it was all a big misunderstanding and acted as if they were sorry.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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