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misunderstanding

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




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Seasoned diplomats rehearsed rigid protocols to prevent misunderstandings between two nuclear powers poised like scorpions in a jar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Division over reform often comes down to a misunderstanding over the program and how it works, said Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts.

From MarketWatch

Back pain affects many people, yet a surprising number of misunderstandings continue to circulate.

From Science Daily

Disability advocates say these attacks reflect a misunderstanding — or outright dismissal — of why accommodations exist.

From Salon

Zhu believes the negative sentiment around FactSet comes from a misunderstanding of the company’s complex database, which she thinks is difficult for an AI startup to replicate.

From MarketWatch