misplaced

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Markets appear to be realizing that hopes of a Fed interest rate cut later this year might be misplaced, and in fact there could even be an interest rate hike.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But while they undoubtedly have good intentions, their focus is misplaced.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

As the story goes, Hastings had misplaced a VHS tape of “Apollo 13” racking up a hefty $40 charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Private credit is a top vulnerability in the global economy, but comparisons to the financial crisis of 2008 are misplaced, the top IMF official watching over financial markets said in an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Jealous much? Sorry, I seem to have misplaced your invitations. Oh, well.”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish