misplaced

Example Sentences

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"It would be...not misplaced to refer to their capabilities as akin to digital nuclear weapons," Ratcliffe said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Bezos also said fears about AI killing jobs were misplaced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

But one strategist called the market’s optimism misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Only Perry Smith, who owned neither jacket nor tie, seemed sartorially misplaced.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote