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misplace

[mis-pleys] / mɪsˈpleɪs /


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Citi says those concerns are misplaced, noting that sales of intangible assets, including gaming virtual items, remain subject to a 6% VAT.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was no ash falling like misplaced snow.

From Literature

You can imagine the first misplaced pass by Spurs, they will blame it on Frank, and those grumbles will only grow as the game goes on.

From BBC

It says, “a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing.”

From Literature

Perhaps for that reason, the most vicious attacks on Mr. Youngkin usually come off as comically misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal