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misrepresent

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


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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

You’re not doing anything physical—I don’t want to misrepresent what you’re doing.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The uptick is related to the use of AI by bad actors to misrepresent their income, Wickett said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute said the ad campaign used “selective audio and video” to misrepresent the former president’s address.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

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

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




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