misstate

Example Sentences

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Rumanes’ lawsuit describes a “culture of deception” at Live Nation, saying its “basic business model was to misstate and exaggerate financial figures in efforts to solicit and secure business.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"He's pretty young, I will say. He's 17," the former president said, appearing to misstate his age.

From BBC • May 10, 2024

“It’s only those who don’t take the time to read it who will misstate it,” he said.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2023

“He would sometimes exaggerate, sometimes misstate facts,” Russell said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2022

You cannot think my wife or I would misstate what happened, can you?

From The Come Back by Wells, Carolyn