Example Sentences
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Today’s critique of land power isn’t entirely wrong, but it is misdirected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
"This was... a race against the clock, as it was critical that we locate the downed aviator as quickly as possible, while at the same time keeping our enemies misdirected," Ratcliffe told the news conference.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
By the time couples notice, the pressure is already there, and it often gets misdirected at each other.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 20, 2026
Rather than reflecting a loss of control due to runaway habits, some compulsive behaviors may result from excessive, though misdirected, deliberate control.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 16, 2026
By then we knew that all my previous fuss about the importance of Mg++ ions was misdirected.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
