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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

But this image rests on a misunderstanding of work by physicists Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

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

I watched him unravel a misunderstanding between cabin mates, take suggestions for dinner, and give his opinion on whether the security team needed more kids assigned to it.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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