misrepresent

Example Sentences

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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

But there are things you can do as an attorney if you misrepresent the record.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025

But almost immediately, those posts are flooded with comments and reposts that pollute, misrepresent and even attempt to discredit the alert, inadvertently fueling misinformation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

"While the WTA does not typically comment on active investigations, we believe it is necessary to clarify this matter due to recent public statements that misrepresent the situation," the women's governing body added.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

The skilled orator is out not necessarily to knock down his opponent’s case tout court—but to misrepresent his opponent’s case in such a way as to make it easier to attack.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith