as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
his misconstruction of the blueprints led to some costly and time-consuming repairs
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Shane Hubbard, a UW-Madison research scientist specializing in damage and loss estimation from disasters, said that misunderstandings of what type of insurance offers the most protection result in homeowners being left with hefty bills and little government assistance.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Cats, meanwhile, rely heavily on subtle body language—so misunderstandings are common.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some conservative Protestants have claimed over the years that LDS Church members are not actual Christians, claims its members said are rooted in misinterpretations of their faith.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The real story likely also involved effects of mental health conditions, misinterpretations of spooky sounds and co-dependency dynamics.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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