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mislead

[mis-leed] / mɪsˈlid /


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This tells me she is either remarkably unobservant or willing to mislead the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Mailyan, 45, was convicted this week in federal court, accused of submitting more than $45 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for Botox injections and attempting to mislead investigators working on the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Accounting rules allow instant markups that mislead investors — changes are needed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

But the civil service code says officials must correct errors as soon as possible, accurately present options and facts and not knowingly mislead ministers, or Parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Just then, not far down the hillside, I heard... to say I heard a branch breaking would mislead you.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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