misguided
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The Rams’ — and Stafford’s — season began poorly after the team’s misguided decision to arrive in Australia the day before they played the San Francisco 49ers in the season opener.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Estranged parents—such as Laura Wellington, aka Doormat Mom—say that estranged children are misguided and spoiled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
The war in Iraq was a tragically misguided venture that tested the Western alliance more than 20 years ago.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
Recent calls from artificial-intelligence leaders to slow the technology’s development have rippled through the stock market — and Wall Street’s early reactions may be misguided.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“We are not taking her at all, my poor, misguided girl,” Gherland said in his most patient voice.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mis-
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