misled

Example Sentences

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Cutting back on the amount of chocolate while having the same kind of wrapper meant that customers were being misled, Bremen regional court ruled.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Prosecutors allege the company misled investigators about conditions on the ship and failed to disclose hazards and other safety concerns to the US Coast Guard.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Some iPhone users could be eligible to collect up to $95 per device as part of a settlement over allegations that Apple misled consumers about the abilities of its artificial intelligence-powered features.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Many said they felt they had been misled by the Japanese government during the disaster, so they refused to trust the government’s assurances that the towns were safe after the cleanup.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland