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A spokesman for USAA, whose unpaid claims ticked up to 51% from 49% a decade ago, said the Journal’s analysis was misleading because it lacks important context around why claims may be closed without payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Elon Musk was misleading in his public statements during a crucial period of his 2022 Twitter takeover, a jury has found.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The new analysis shows that this apparent rotation was misleading.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Drivers need to pay attention all the time, and California officials thought the name was misleading.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

It was misleading, because mesmerism has no theology.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob