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Misapprehension arose in these matters, because the recovery of the fugitive slave was not viewed as a process of extradition.
Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics Allen Johnson 1900
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Misapprehension, when it exists, is a factor in any circumstances, sometimes of powerful influence.
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Misapprehension of all things past, present, or to come.
The Whole Works of the Rev. John Howe, M.A. with a Memoir of the Author. Vol. VI. 1630-1705 1822
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About two Years ago, upon a slight Misapprehension of some
'Of Genius', in The Occasional Paper, and Preface to The Creation Aaron Hill 1717
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Misapprehension you must have been under when you writ, for want of hearing the whole Circumstance.
The Spectator, Volume 2. Richard Steele 1700
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Imperial Misapprehension of Canadian Resources 210
The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Charles Roger
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