mislead
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Enormous efforts were made to mislead the Germans about what was coming.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Based solely upon a single 1994 interview claiming a precise 50-year memory, such a tale can mislead writers who fail to appreciate how unreliable human memory can be.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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
It was a World War Two film: the Allies devise a scheme to mislead Germany about the site of the upcoming landings in Europe.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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