misplaced

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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

But while they undoubtedly have good intentions, their focus is misplaced.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Fernandes, 20, beat his own goalkeeper Diogo Costa from 45 yards with a misplaced backpass to level up the first leg, which ended 1-1.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She had misplaced her awareness of her true body reposed in her true bed, and of the moth on Lazlo’s brow.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor