But Goldberg's opening chapters - like her title - prove misleading.

Or premature signs that could prove misleading.

Nevertheless, our conversation last night may have proven a trifle misleading.

They were focused on reports of a white van, which proved misleading.

But other likely report card measures - like how often diagnostic or preventive tests are given to patients - may prove misleading.

Your feelings," she reminded him, "have frequently proved misleading.

This relies on the person's own evaluation of his/her linguistic competence and can prove misleading.

No matter how many times these "breakthroughs" prove misleading, they will be reported this way as long as that's what people want to hear.

The words "with three groups" proved dangerously misleading.

The likenesses are evocative, but may prove misleading if pushed too far.