misplaced

Example Sentences

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Yet there are signs those fears may 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

"Some believe his defence of City's owners was misplaced, but it's hard to think that many employees would have acted differently if placed in the same position," says Jotischky.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

There was a boy, too, a supposed half brother named Joaquin, but no one seemed to know where he was anymore, like a set of keys someone had misplaced.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway