misled

Example Sentences

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She also suggested "unrealistic images and expectations on social media" had misled children, and that if some young people had "taken more time" they might not have pursued medical treatments.

From BBC

Shakouri-Rad also said he believes Pezeshkian was misled by security forces into accepting that protesters were responsible for the violence, according to the recording.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he said Mandelson misled him about the extent of his friendship with Epstein before he was appointed.

From BBC

Last year, dozens of US states sued Meta, alleging the company misled the public over risks of social media use and had contributed to a youth mental health crisis.

From BBC

Lord Stevens, recalling his investigations, has said: "I was misled deliberately, I was criminally obstructed from doing my job by the Royal Ulster Constabulary and military, whilst MI5 failed to disclose information."

From BBC