misled

Example Sentences

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The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York a week ago launched an investigation into World Cup ticket sales following reports that fans were misled about the locations of seats they purchased.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He misled others by starting to exit a trade minutes or hours after saying he was betting against a stock, in effect doing the “opposite” of what others expected him to do, prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She added: "That I was fully cleared after a thorough investigation underlines that these are not my crimes. I was misled just as others were."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

Several letter writers complained that Orson Welles and his cohorts intentionally misled the public by naming actual towns, roads, and government agencies.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow