misrepresent

Example Sentences

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It is another to misrepresent the principal source of threat.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

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

“There’s a danger where you misrepresent the truth,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Its policy said users must not "misrepresent your identity, age, current or previous positions, qualifications, or affiliations with a person or entity".

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

“I don’t want to misrepresent it,” I say.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French