misled

Example Sentences

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They also misled investors, charged undisclosed fees and arbitrarily inflated prices charged to investors in StraightPath funds, according to the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Australian supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts, the federal court has ruled in a landmark decision which could mean significant penalties.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Some iPhone users could be eligible to collect up to $95 per device as part of a settlement over allegations that Apple misled consumers about the abilities of its artificial intelligence-powered features.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Don't be misled by the preposition about, it’s one of the false clues mentioned above.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner