- present participle of mislead.
misleading
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And Meta already owes New Mexico nearly $1 billion for misleading users about its platforms’ safety.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
The company has previously got into hot water with the UK advertising watchdog, which has banned some of its adverts for making "misleading" claims.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
For a second day, Meta is fending off accusations by a coalition of US states that it deliberately designed its products to hook children and gather their data while misleading the public.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
That followed a $375 million penalty by a New Mexico jury this spring for misleading users about the safety of its platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Otherwise, it would be a merciless and, indeed, a heinous action, as it would entail ruining a reputation and misleading a community.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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