misleading

Example Sentences

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Misleading posts which go viral on X can also travel over to the comment section of videos on other sites, too, showing how an idea shared on one site can spread through the social-media ecosystem.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

"Misleading communication around environmental and social topics not only impedes progress towards collective goals, but also damages trust with consumers and investors," RepRisk wrote in its latest report.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

Misleading Parliament is considered a serious breach of the rules because, lawmakers argue, without accurate information from ministers they are unable to hold the government to account — one of their main functions.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2023

Misleading her while you indulge yourself is contemptible.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022

Misleading: While he is sick, he is able to walk.

From The Century Handbook of Writing by Greever, Garland