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misunderstanding

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




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“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Shattering events lurk in the fog of misunderstanding through which the kid fights to find things that will please her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Zanzibar's North Unguja police chief Benedict Mapujira told the BBC that the couple were reported to have had a misunderstanding, prompting Zuri Zanzibar's management to separate them into different rooms.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In a lengthy, public presentation, Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco explained the group’s allegations were inaccurate, based on a misunderstanding of raw data that had not been fully processed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s like the game Oklahoma kids play called “two truths and a lie,” which was made to remind them that this world is full of deceit and misunderstanding.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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