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misguided

[mis-gahy-did] / mɪsˈgaɪ dɪd /


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Summers has said he was “deeply ashamed” and took “full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating” with Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

However, Helen Barnard, director of policy and research at the anti-poverty charity Trussell, said the proposals were "deeply misguided".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The war in Iraq was a tragically misguided venture that tested the Western alliance more than 20 years ago.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

Fans loved Dunder Mifflin’s misguided regional manager Michael Scott in “The Office,” but Carell never felt the love from the academy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

It was not merely a misguided project; it was sinister.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver


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