misplaced

Example Sentences

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"Some believe his defence of City's owners was misplaced, but it's hard to think that many employees would have acted differently if placed in the same position," says Jotischky.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Markets appear to be realizing that hopes of a Fed interest rate cut later this year might be misplaced, and in fact there could even be an interest rate hike.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

These are unfortunate examples of how AI can lead to mistreatment of people because of technical flaws as well as misplaced human faith in the technology’s supposed objectivity.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

But before the earring could be examined, it was misplaced, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Why in blue blazes a misplaced book couldn’t wait until morning I don’t pretend to understand!

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood