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misrepresent

[mis-rep-ri-zent] / ˌmɪs rɛp rɪˈzɛnt /


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Meta is "confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts," Meta told AFP in a statement Thursday.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

“We remain confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

"We will take all available legal action against attempts to misrepresent our company," said the spokesperson.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

It is another to misrepresent the principal source of threat.

From Slate Jan. 1, 2026

Both versions misrepresent what, in all likelihood, really happened.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.

From MarketWatch Apr. 3, 2026

TikTok said it rejected the idea that political content is prioritised over the safety of young people and said the claim "fundamentally misrepresents the way their moderation systems operate".

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

The problem, of course, is that he misrepresents reality to do so.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2025

But the authors of the rebuttal say the report misrepresents evidence, relies on discredited research and fails to follow the peer review process typically expected of rigorous scientific assessments, among other concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2025

“Freddie never lies. He misrepresents, but he never lies.”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said reports about conditions aboard the Lincoln have been misrepresented.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Hegseth has said that some of the media reports have been "completely misrepresented".

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Hegseth, however, told journalists that conditions aboard the carrier have been "completely misrepresented."

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

In its most detailed comments to date on the litigation, the startup said in a blog post Monday evening that Apple misrepresented the companies’ discussions from before Apple filed its July lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Reyburn later revealed that Bliss insisted on upbeat medical bulletins—even if they misrepresented the president's health.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

As McDonnell spoke, the commission room erupted in jeers as several people accused the chief of misrepresenting what happened.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

But environmental groups have accused his companies of misrepresenting their assets to avoid paying environmental penalties.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

Prosecutors said that Milton made repeated statements exaggerating or misrepresenting the capabilities of the company and its products.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

Sir Keir has accused Lord Mandelson of misrepresenting the extent of his relationship with Epstein in the run-up to his appointment.

From BBC Feb. 8, 2026

Later editions of her Surinam book were needlessly reorganized according to different classification systems, garbling and misrepresenting her findings.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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