as in mismanagement
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Recent Examples of misdirection
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
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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
This violation contributed to the misdirection taken by the athletes within the top four at the time of misdirection.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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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
This violation contributed to the misdirection taken by the athletes within the top four at the time of misdirection.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirection
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Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said in an email Friday that heavy reliance on outside vendors can increase the risk of fraud or mismanagement if oversight is weak.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The immediate priority of both countries has been economic recovery, after years of mismanagement and decline resulted in the largest peacetime refugee crisis in the Western Hemisphere’s history.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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He was indicted on more than three dozen charges stemming from his alleged mishandling of sensitive government records, but the case ended after he was elected to a second term in November 2024.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Joseph States’ front-page News-Sun report last week detailed alleged mishandling of the youngster’s brutal history over a four-year period.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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But their statements about alleged malfeasance differed.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The film’s amber light and ample bell-bottoms situate it firmly in the late 1970s, a time of repressive dictatorships and jittery paranoia, triggered by political malfeasance and instability across the world.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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They have been joined by Alexa Morden, who runs the popular 98% Podcast that seeks to unearth instances of film, TV and theater industry malpractice, and Ben Fletcher, a theater producer and writer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Shaknovsky settled a malpractice claim regarding the May 2023 incident for $400,000, according to public records from the Florida Department of Health.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 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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The Berkeley survey underscored how much inattention is responsible for Democrats' lack of enthusiasm for a specific candidate.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, the error prompted fiery discussions online about the irresponsibility of allowing AI systems to report and repackage the news.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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British police launched a criminal probe and arrested Mandelson in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an internal investigation brought on by complaints about misconduct by the secretary while in office.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdirection. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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