misapplication

Example Sentences

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I think it does point to a strange sort of misapplication of people’s intelligence.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

Poor communication, by contrast, prompts disregard for policy, confusion and the misapplication of guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Of those, 192 were erroneous due to the waiver misapplication, and just 37 were true overpayments or underpayments.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2023

The conference hosts have now offered their "sincere apologies" and blamed a "misapplication" of guidance.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

The Doctor shook his head at this sad misapplication of the text.

From Coelebs In Search of a Wife by More, Hannah