as in misguided
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Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025 -
Legislators defend Senate Bill 180 Despite complaints from governments across the state, the bill’s sponsors argue that the criticisms are misguided or can be fixed next session.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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At least for now, the biggest differentiator between effective and ineffective use of AI for marketing strategy or content production is the human in the driver’s seat.—
Andrew Allen,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This can make these agents ineffective, allowing bacteria to grow.151617 Phthalates Phthalates are chemicals added to cosmetic products for various reasons.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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In August 2023, using the FWC’s report on the crash, prosecutors initially charged Pino with only three counts of misdemeanor careless boating.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Being a careless jackass but also irresistibly charming is a tough needle to thread.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This is the most short-sighted and ill-advised cost-cutting measure.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Following the path that the previous director had taken would have been ill-advised.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Misdirected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdirected. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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