Example Sentences

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Community distrust and misplaced fears have been two of the most challenging aspects of this current outbreak.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The EFL could then potentially rebalance the regions for the second-round draw, if for instance York were misplaced in the south.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

It was never lost in our suite at the resort or misplaced at the airport.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller