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misleading

[mis-lee-ding] / mɪsˈli dɪŋ /


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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

Companies could be sued by investors or dunned by the SEC if their disclosures were deemed inadequate or misleading.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

Fifa must answer questions after allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" over the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The Agriculture Department brushed away all evidence of damage as exaggerated and misleading.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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