false light

Example Sentences

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“Defendants have caused Plaintiffs reputational and financial harm, public embarrassment, unfairly tarnished their business reputations, portrayed them in a false light, and negatively affected President Trump, and the other Plaintiffs’ public standing,” the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Since being fired, Jones has been defamed, placed in a false light and damaged professionally and personally, Thompson said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022

You depicted the people in a false light, not at all who they are, to garner ratings and make money.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2022

The woman’s lawsuit also accused Snoop and the other defendants of defamation, false light and intentional and negligent inflictions of emotional distress, as well as a number of labor code violations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2022

Then he was lifted and hurled by Coach Murphy toward the infield lights, his spikes silvered with false light, and Ben came down laughing and jubilant to Coach Murphy.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy