misplaced

Example Sentences

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So while analysts expect some weakness following such a strong run-up this year, some believe worries of a continued meltdown appear to be misplaced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Community distrust and misplaced fears have been two of the most challenging aspects of this current outbreak.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

But if the last few weeks are any indication, that hope may have been misplaced.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Chief Executive Officer Nikesh Arora said the results should demonstrate that fears of a so-called “SaaS-Pocalypse,” in which AI-native firms will come to displace legacy software incumbents, are misplaced as applied to the cybersecurity industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At one point in the evening there was a glass, but he misplaced that hours ago.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern