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But others here argue that the West has got it all wrong and is misreading South Africa and fretting over what amounts to a storm in a diplomatic teacup.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023

But what if she is misreading the signs?

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2023

Given the nature of children, it’s possible that your son is misreading the situation, so I would start the conversation with his teachers by asking questions, listening carefully, taking notes, and keeping an open mind.

From Slate • May 27, 2021

Ethan: Well, I think Tim is misreading something as casual disdain when what we’re doing when he broaches that is going, “Oh, I never really thought about it that way!”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2018

"But, to me, he is misreading the facts," objected Fowler.

From The Shadow World by Garland, Hamlin