mislead
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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
These instant markups boost the returns of the buyers and mislead their investors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Antitrust officials said the way providers in the program are presented on the company’s platform, combined with claims by Booking.com highlighting their quality, might mislead users into booking more expensive accommodation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The Ministerial Code states that ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament are expected to resign, while any inadvertent error should be corrected "at the earliest opportunity".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
She hadn't intended to mislead, she hadn't acted out of malice.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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