misleading

Example Sentences

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I saw several of these, including some containing misleading information.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This isn’t the first time Kars4Kids has faced accusations of misleading listeners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

This is why the current debate about “onshoring” can be dangerously misleading.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

By early 2026, the company faced multiple class action lawsuits accusing it of misleading investors.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The latter phrasing, while less misleading, is also less impressive, which explains why it isn’t used.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos