misled

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The company has faced scrutiny from short sellers who claim it fabricated revenue and misled investors about its quantum chip foundry.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The plaintiffs in the California suit claim they were misled by deceptive labeling when purchasing the product more than a dozen times in California stores.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

New Mexico sued the company under a consumer protection law claiming that Meta misled children and parents when it marketed Facebook and Instagram as safe environments for minors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Sir Keir has rejected claims he misled the Commons about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson, who was appointed as the UK's ambassador to the US but sacked seven months into the job.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Muhammad and Mom are easily lured, misled, and taken for a ride.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali