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
His countersuit also asserts claims such as false light invasion of privacy and civil extortion, which are recognized under California law but not in New York.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
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 gods were cruel to let a man sail across half the world, then send him chasing a false light when he was almost home.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
