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misinformation

[mis-in-fer-may-shuhn] / ˌmɪs ɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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But experts say Malaysian attitudes towards migrants, particularly the Rohingya, soured during the Covid-19 pandemic when they became targets of misinformation about the disease.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Many news consumers have turned their attention to social media for critical information, which has, at times, allowed misinformation to spread quickly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Waller said in an interview after the presentation that misinformation about the cameras is rampant online, and he called automated license plate readers a helpful and natural improvement in policing.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

He estimated the company has converted close to 100 residents initially skeptical about the payments, by answering their questions and clearing up what he called misinformation about water, energy costs, noise and other issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

That, coupled with the only A he ever got in school, in biology, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for misinformation.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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