misinformation

Example Sentences

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Concern about health misinformation has been growing, with vaccination rates falling and extreme diets, such as the carnivore diet, increasing in popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“You want to make sure your vote is counted. And the misinformation that you’re referencing is the misinformation we’re trying to combat.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformation given to new owners about looking after them," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

All evidence points towards online misinformation and then a real-world frenzy - and I've been investigating it for the BBC's Top Comment podcast.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

That, coupled with the only A he ever got in school, in biology, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for misinformation.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman