misunderstanding

Example Sentences

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His lawyers contend they seek to correct a 160-year misunderstanding about the Constitution’s promise that “all persons born” in this country are deemed to be citizens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He had yet to acclimate to his new neighborhood when he was arrested last year in a misunderstanding with the police.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

However, Ryan says “those commentators are fundamentally misunderstanding the value technology companies bring to customers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"I think there was a little bit of misunderstanding of my press conference yesterday and I was challenging the way things Arsenal are doing offensive blocks," said Hjulmand.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The magnitude of the misunderstanding shocked him: These supposedly diversified piles of consumer loans now consisted almost entirely of U.S. subprime mortgages.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis