misleading

Example Sentences

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“However, many policyholders report that actual returns fall far short of sales projections. Regulatory agencies have received thousands of complaints about misleading illustrations and hidden fees.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In a post on Facebook, he wrote that watching the news had made him "concerned" but he also felt, "The news sometimes presents exaggerated or misleading information".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It is also a misleading one—at least as most people understand the term.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Apparently league sources are continuing to put out false and misleading information instead of wanting to meet at the negotiating table,” Green said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

This was done at the insistence of many child psychologists, who felt that to mix fantasy and reality would be misleading to children.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell