misled

Example Sentences

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Attorneys general for both states are investigating the soaring prices for the tournament and reports that soccer’s governing body misled buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“My question was: Have you misled people with whom you do business?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

During February's first trial, Rajiv Menon KC, the leading defence barrister in the case, clashed with the trial judge amid allegations that he misled the jury.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The plaintiffs in the California suit claim they were misled by deceptive labeling when purchasing the product more than a dozen times in California stores.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I had to win the confidence of people who had been misled so often that they were afraid of anybody who differed from themselves.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright