Example Sentences

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In 2015, for example, for-profit vocational school Corinthian Colleges filed for bankruptcy following federal and state allegations that it had misled prospective students about the career success of its graduates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Some former employees, pension funds and shareholders sued Gary and his fellow executives, alleging that they had misled them about the company’s financial condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, alleged the meal-kit company had misled customers and made it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

In court documents, Spotify alleged that Kobalt had misled it into believing it controlled the administration of Eight Mile’s catalogue, when that was not the case.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

I had misled the court from the beginning because I knew the charge was accurate and the state’s case was solid, and I saw no point in attempting to call witnesses and defend myself.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela