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misrepresentation

[mis-rep-ri-zen-tey-shuhn] / ˌmɪs rɛp rɪˌzɛnˈteɪ ʃən /


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“Sad that a misrepresentation ruined this man’s life,” she told the Press Enterprise, which was first to report the story.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Google's statement said the company prevents "image creation on harmful topics" and its AI policy instructs users against "misinformation, misrepresentation or misleading activities."

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Griffiths was sentenced for fraud by misrepresentation on Wednesday, but both Joanne and Helen felt this was inadequate, given everything they experienced.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Paramount on Monday said the states’ suit should be dismissed because it “distorts settled antitrust law and is based on a misrepresentation of competition in the entertainment industry today.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Most important, from the point of view of the friendship, Jefferson admitted that his behind-the-scenes criticism of Adams had been a willful misrepresentation.

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

But Bonta abruptly canceled the mediation session, accusing Paramount of “playing games,” leaking details and making misrepresentations about the talks despite agreeing to keep them confidential.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

"A selfless and gentle soul, he tirelessly uplifted others through his words and actions. His achievements were great and we do not want misrepresentations about his character to overshadow them," they added.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

It also claims that OpenAI’s alleged misrepresentations about its tools have caused professionals to be publicly humiliated and minors to become addicted to a tool that “feigns human compassion.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 1, 2026

The company later took Milton to arbitration, where it won a decision that Milton was 97% responsible for the misrepresentations leading to Nikola’s fine and was awarded up to $167 million.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

Clifford, who followed him, had an easy task in exposing these misrepresentations and falsehoods.

From Letters From Rome on the Council by Johann Joseph Ignaz von D?llinger




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