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misunderstanding

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




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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Researchers involved in the renaming effort argue that this misunderstanding has contributed to delayed diagnosis and fragmented care.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The plot involved a phone call-related misunderstanding between the titular characters which resulted in Gavin driving to Wales to repair their relationship.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Your bite was a misunderstanding, Satch," she'd say.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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