as in mismanagement
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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
See All Example Sentences for misdirection
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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Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its outdated business model, exorbitant levels of debt, and years of general mismanagement is unloved by investors and out of step with what the market demands today — more premium seating targeting affluent and business travelers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD).—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
15 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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Not surprisingly, Red Sox ownership elected to cover up their own malfeasance Saturday by firing manager Alex Cora and his coaches a after a 17-1 victory over the Orioles!—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But their statements about alleged malfeasance differed.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 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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He is also named in multiple ongoing medical malpractice lawsuits, with hundreds of former patients signing a class action complaint in 2024.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
21 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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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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Public plans often have more restrictions based on misconduct, but the standard for forfeiture typically relies on a criminal conviction, according to experts.—
Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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That swing drew a 10-minute misconduct penalty and an Avs power play to end the stanza.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 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 1 May. 2026.
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