misled

Example Sentences

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The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York a week ago launched an investigation into World Cup ticket sales following reports that fans were misled about the locations of seats they purchased.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Attorneys general for both states are investigating the soaring prices for the tournament and reports that soccer’s governing body misled buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"That I was fully cleared after a thorough investigation underlines that these were not my crimes. I was misled just as others were".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The company has faced scrutiny from short sellers who claim it fabricated revenue and misled investors about its quantum chip foundry.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

So when Savery built a model he would have been misled into thinking he had made a breakthrough.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton