as in mismanagement
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Recent Examples of misdirection
Some magicians talk to the audience as a form of misdirection, which sounds like a logical strategy, at first glance.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, called the measure a misdirection of priorities by state lawmakers.
—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
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, called the measure a misdirection of priorities by state lawmakers.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirection
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Much of the money poured into those projects is believed to have been lost to years of gross mismanagement, inflated contracts and corruption schemes involving officials tied to Venezuela’s socialist regime.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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People who have had enough of mismanagement in our government.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The mishandling of pregnancies behind bars is a widespread problem, with women around the country saying they were neglected or harmed while they were locked up.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Cox fired Tanner in May 1988 for his mishandling of the Braves’ young pitchers, replacing him with Nixon.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 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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Street graduated from the University of Idaho in 2012, and now works for Lister Frost Injury Lawyers, handling personal injury, medical malpractice and other types of civil litigation.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Their doctors are shady enough that multiple law firms have arms devoted to maritime medical malpractice.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Voter inattention to the issue has contributed to frequent presidential overreach in flexing the muscles of the commander in chief.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 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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That bill is a prime example and proves current lawmakers have engaged in fiscal irresponsibility, causing near state insolvency.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Antisocial personality includes a persistent pattern of traits such as callousness, lack of concern, deceitfulness, and irresponsibility, Ryan said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The timeline of the Andrew scandal has been heavily discussed, even before the disgraced former prince was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 May 2026
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In December, Hill pleaded guilty to state charges of misconduct, perjury and obstruction of justice and was put on probation.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
15 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 20 May. 2026.
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