misplace

Example Sentences

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Just in case our optimism proves to be misplaced—the Jan. 28 conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate setting committee could interfere if interest rates aren’t lowered—you should have a plan.

From Barron's

Is England's approach on this fourth day in Adelaide a welcome epiphany that their previous over-aggression was misplaced, or a frustrating reveal they were always capable of playing in this fashion?

From BBC

After losing three games in a row the jam tomorrow line was a little misplaced.

From BBC

Even if bubble fears are misplaced—remember, statistical observations are just that, not ironclad predictions—this trend is still noteworthy.

From Barron's

Even if bubble fears are misplaced—remember, statistical observations are just that, not ironclad predictions—this trend is still noteworthy.

From Barron's