misleading

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The EFL Arbitration Panel condemned the "mystery" of Southampton initially providing misleading information about the spying mission to Middlesbrough.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A spokesman for USAA, whose unpaid claims ticked up to 51% from 49% a decade ago, said the Journal’s analysis was misleading because it lacks important context around why claims may be closed without payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

McBride said she had been offered an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event celebrating all 50 states, but later concluded that characterization was misleading.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

While that study explained the misleading measurements, one major question remained unanswered: What was driving those atmospheric winds?

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The relatives in London thought he looked “uncommonly well and stout,” though that was often misleading.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman