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

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

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

There was no ash falling like misplaced snow.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone