mislead
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Enormous efforts were made to mislead the Germans about what was coming.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
Accounting rules allow instant markups that mislead investors — changes are needed.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 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
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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