mislead
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Enormous efforts were made to mislead the Germans about what was coming.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Accounting rules allow instant markups that mislead investors — changes are needed.
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
He said he accepted that MPs, like him, should have been given more information, but added: "I did not mislead the House".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The man said, “Did I mislead you? Did I not tell you you’d be amazed? But, oh, ye of little faith, the story is not even half told!”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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