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misrepresentation

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


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Quantum Computing faces scrutiny from short sellers regarding product misrepresentation and has a history of business transformations.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“But their global view, that they have an obligation to establish the rule of God in the land of God, that didn’t change. It’s a misrepresentation to portray them as only nationally-focused forever”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

“This misrepresentation allowed James to obtain favorable loan terms not available for investment properties,” according to the indictment.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025

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