Example Sentences

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She later said her comments had been misinterpreted.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Resident Juliet Chambers wanted to legally challenge Lambeth Council over its decision to use parts of the park for the events, due to start in May, saying it had misinterpreted the word "recreation".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

This could be especially helpful when individual signals are weak, unclear, or easily misinterpreted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As I read Bernal’s paper, however, I suddenly became enthusiastic about Schramm, for, if he had misinterpreted his data, by accident he had hit upon the right answer.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson