misunderstanding

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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

“The claims in this lawsuit are meritless and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of basic, well-established scientific principles regarding how calories are determined under U.S. nutrition-labeling standards for ingredients like EPG,” Rahal said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

She missed council payments due to a misunderstanding about which bills her benefits covered.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Unfortunately, their argument depends on a profound misunderstanding of Hobbes’s text.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton