misleading

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Some platforms, including X, allow creators to earn revenue based on engagement, encouraging influencers to push misleading or entirely fabricated content for clicks.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“However, many policyholders report that actual returns fall far short of sales projections. Regulatory agencies have received thousands of complaints about misleading illustrations and hidden fees.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Apparently league sources are continuing to put out false and misleading information instead of wanting to meet at the negotiating table,” Green said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Yale law professor Akhil Amar wrote in an amicus brief that the administration’s historical evidence amounts to “an artful pastiche of misleading, misinterpreted, and/or atypical shards.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Otherwise, it would be a merciless and, indeed, a heinous action, as it would entail ruining a reputation and misleading a community.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali