as in to misunderstand
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
so often, for all of our presumption, we misknow the hearts of others
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Offshore planning that relies primarily on obscurity misunderstands how transparent global finance has become.—
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This epic fantasy follows Nausicaa’s efforts to protect animal welfare through peaceful measures and negotiations with her community, who misunderstand and mistreat animals.—
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But to look solely at Minnelli’s acting credits may be to miss the point.—
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25 Mar. 2026
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According to reports, scammers claim the recipient missed jury duty and must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest.—
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25 Mar. 2026
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“Misknow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misknow. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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