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misrepresent

[mis-rep-ri-zent] / ˌmɪs rɛp rɪˈzɛnt /


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A September survey of 3,000 managers by Checkr, a verification platform, found that 59% of managers suspected job candidates had help from AI tools to misrepresent themselves during the hiring process.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Following the ruling, Meta said the company remains "confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

“We remain confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

"We will take all available legal action against attempts to misrepresent our company," said the spokesperson.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

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

The suit, Paramount has said, misrepresents the current state of the entertainment industry, particularly because it isn’t considering the streaming marketplace in its evaluation of competition and market share.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

New York Times spokesperson Danielle Rhoades Ha said in an email to the Associated Press that Griffin’s lawsuit “repeatedly misrepresents The New York Times story and its reporting.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.

From MarketWatch Apr. 3, 2026

Sarandos argued that Cameron "knowingly misrepresents our position and commitment to the theatrical release of Warner Bros films", and reiterated his "firm commitment" to a strong showing for the company's output in cinemas.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

“Freddie never lies. He misrepresents, but he never lies.”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

Similar posts debunked by AFP misrepresented a fire started by angry protesters in South Sulawesi province last year as a recent blaze at the parliament building.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of the settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith,” Bonta said on Monday, noting: “I have pulled down this meeting.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

But an investigation by the Observer, external suggested some of Winn's claims about the events that led to the couple losing their home were misrepresented.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

No one will care what events and which individuals were misrepresented to make a novel.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

In November 2025, Monarch Tractor was sued by the Idaho-based dealership Burks Tractor, which accused Monarch of misrepresenting its autonomous technology.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

But environmental groups have accused his companies of misrepresenting their assets to avoid paying environmental penalties.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

Prosecutors said that Milton made repeated statements exaggerating or misrepresenting the capabilities of the company and its products.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

Sir Keir has accused Lord Mandelson of misrepresenting the extent of his relationship with Epstein in the run-up to his appointment.

From BBC Feb. 8, 2026

Later editions of her Surinam book were needlessly reorganized according to different classification systems, garbling and misrepresenting her findings.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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