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Recent Examples of misdirection
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, called the measure a misdirection of priorities by state lawmakers.
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 16 Mar. 2026
In Washington’s case, Smetters said, that misdirection is written directly into federal law.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
In a statement, the national track and field governing body determined that the course violated USATF rules and was not adequately marked, which contributed to the misdirection.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 16 Mar. 2026
In Washington’s case, Smetters said, that misdirection is written directly into federal law.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
In a statement, the national track and field governing body determined that the course violated USATF rules and was not adequately marked, which contributed to the misdirection.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misdirection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirection
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The conservative Legislature in Nashville has clashed repeatedly with Memphis and accused its leaders of broad mismanagement.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The owners of the now-shuttered West Suburban Medical Center faced off in court Friday over the hospital’s future, amid accusations of mismanagement and questionable fund transfers.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The state Department of Insurance is seeking as much as $4 million in penalties from insurance giant State Farm due to its alleged mishandling of claims filed by survivors of the January 2025 wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles area.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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After several investigations drew attention to the mishandling of anatomical donations, lawmakers were alarmed at the lack of regulations governing body donation – and the inability of state officials to hold some companies to existing rules.—
Dug Begley,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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In the face of shooting and shooting-up deaths, if permanent gates — which are, after all, only a physical manifestation of the existing curfew — will deter mischief and malfeasance post-midnight, then my vote is to lock it up.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Our systems have been destroyed slowly for decades because of Republican malfeasance — education, healthcare, the economy, democracy, etc.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But the analysts warned that years of fiscal malpractice were a growing constraint on the rating.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Extending the statute of limitations for malpractice claims arising from conversion therapy is squarely consistent with Chiles.—
Kris Fair,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because of their inattention or intentional decision to swear or affirm loyalty to California’s Constitution, other California US Congressional candidates are legally and morally bound to both the US and California constitutions, effectively preventing effective legislation at the federal level.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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These effects of past trauma can be easily confused with hyperactivity and inattention, classic signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and children may incorrectly receive this diagnosis if caregivers and doctors do not realize the effects of trauma on development.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Tolentino’s treatment of sabotage is emblematic of the discussion’s overall irresponsibility.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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This fiscal irresponsibility is happening at the worst possible time.—
Jackie Calmes,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Denise Paul Hatch, a former Center Township constable, is appealing her 2024 felony conviction for official misconduct.—
Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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That includes requiring real-time or near real-time reporting of financial transactions, increasing penalties for violations of the STOCK Act, and empowering an independent enforcement body, not Congress itself, to investigate and prosecute misconduct.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Up to 60% of women experience it as confusion, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness that is estrogen-specific, not just aging.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
2 May 2026
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdirection. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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