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misrepresentation

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


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"At this early stage, I am extremely cautious regarding what is fact vs. fiction or misrepresentation," Graham wrote on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

They alleged the detail in the letter was a misrepresentation of the government's position at that time and sought £51.4m in damages.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The court is currently only weighing the misrepresentation charge, but could end up considering the foreign-policy ground if the appeals court ruling holds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

I asked Kennedy’s agency to comment on this apparent misrepresentation but haven’t received a response.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

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




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