misleading
Example Sentences
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Large clouds of dust can closely mimic the appearance of an exoplanet by reflecting starlight, potentially misleading astronomers.
From Science Daily
He argued his mother's application was "incorrect and misleading", claiming she bought a separate property with her husband in Pandy.
From BBC
ScotRail has been ordered to withdraw claims that it offers the "cheapest tickets" on its website after a watchdog ruled this was misleading.
From BBC
That would include misleading the insurer about how much the person drives their car.
From MarketWatch
In a motion filed in August to get the suit tossed, Costner said he had reviewed LaBella’s complaint and was “shocked at the false and misleading allegations she was making.”
From Los Angeles Times
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