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misunderstanding

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




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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

As Iran's president said a truce in Lebanon was a key condition for ending the Middle East war, Vance said he believed there had been a "legitimate misunderstanding".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The ordinance passed despite warnings from critics that it is predicated on a misunderstanding of what these tools actually do and could invite litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Sarah Fitch, who was one of the protesters, said there was a lot of "misunderstanding" of Reform's policies.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

It was a crucial misunderstanding, upon which the fate of the plane would ultimately rest.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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