misplaced

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The decision to let passengers disperse around the globe has stirred anxiety beyond the Canary Islands, but infectious-disease doctors told WSJ that any fears of a Covid-like situation were misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

As the story goes, Hastings had misplaced a VHS tape of “Apollo 13” racking up a hefty $40 charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Private credit is a top vulnerability in the global economy, but comparisons to the financial crisis of 2008 are misplaced, the top IMF official watching over financial markets said in an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Davis looked huge and misplaced in our house.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green