misguided
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That doesn’t mean people’s concern is exactly misguided.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
One of the most popular pieces of conventional investing wisdom couldn’t be more misguided, according to a recent analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
The private member's bill is being brought by the Alliance Party's John Blair, but Countryside Alliance Ireland has described it as "misguided and divisive".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
But McVay’s desire to not hurt Stafford’s feelings by not publicly giving Simpson a trademark, positive-infused welcome-to-L.A. moment seemed misguided.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
“If you don’t want to tell me, that’s fine. But don’t fabricate some story out of a misguided desire to pacify or impress me.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mis-
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