misdirect

Example Sentences

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I do want them to reflect on it, worry about it, think about it and then, I’ve got to misdirect them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

We can’t afford to let the banks misdirect us again.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2024

We wouldn't put it past the artist to have effected a misdirect about anything made public, which would be just another opportunity to make a subversive statement.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2023

“Baylor’s focus of media attention on football tried to misdirect attention from institutional failures of the Baylor administration. Our clients would have none of that,” Dunn said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

She initially attempted to misdirect the officer and the investigators in an effort to protect her privacy.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson