as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
misconceived the scope of the nation's financial crisis
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Culturally sensitive clinical care is often misunderstood as simply providing surface-level accommodations — offering kosher meals, observing Sabbath restrictions, or including a rabbi on staff.—
Devora Shabtai,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025 -
Miller misunderstands the significance of the right of habeas corpus, for starters.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Many also underestimate the potential for passive income or fail to modernize outdated laundromats for higher profits.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The achievement of winning a Europa League group the following year containing Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens should not be underestimated, even though the first leg tie at Roma in the last 16 went horribly wrong with that 4-0 defeat.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The game often involves ski masks and toy guns, which can be mistaken for real threats by bystanders or law enforcement.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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This balanced view should not be mistaken for leniency—there is no denying that the industry must step up its actions to reduce emissions.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Additionally, his performance in the TGL has been notable, with fans impressed by his charisma and aura despite his worst putt at Sofi Centre, when Woods hilariously misjudged the yardage by mistake.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Muncy’s two errors allowed the Braves to jump on them, and the second-inning outburst was extended when Andy Pages misjudged a ball in center field that clanked off his glove for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Misconceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceive. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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