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mislead

[mis-leed] / mɪsˈlid /


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But if that’s the case, why would a grown man feel the need to mislead a bunch of kids about how fast and strong and good at climbing it he is?

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

"Without this, we mislead decision makers and potentially lose public trust in our ability to tackle climate change."

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

Mailyan, 45, was convicted this week in federal court, accused of submitting more than $45 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for Botox injections and attempting to mislead investigators working on the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

While such realism can be an asset, it may mislead him about the U.S. balance sheet in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Was all of that information tainted or manipulated by the Soviets to mislead the Americans and their allies?

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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