Example Sentences

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“At a minimum, Mr. Bisignano appears to have failed to manage Fiserv effectively, and may have misled investors and the public about the company’s financial status.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

She said she didn't outright say she had cancer, but still shouldn't have misled her relatives, saying she'd done so partly because their concern made her feel loved.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

Zovio, Inc. was found to have misled students about the cost of an education at places like Ashford University as well as the career outcomes they could expect from their programs.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

The collapse of big-time cryptocurrency exchanges like FTX grab a lot of headlines, but these are far from the only crypto businesses that have misled investors into losing fortunes.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2024

"I am sorry, Sancho, that you feel I have misled you," his master told him.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios