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misunderstanding

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




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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

Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Such analysis is “inaccurate,” Mr. Gibbs says, and ultimately leads to a fundamental misunderstanding of how rhythms interact in black music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Mrs. Fischer even feels inspired to make a pitch about wanting to save this coyote, and that the whole thing was a misunderstanding.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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