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The newly appointed independent board has been investigating whether the company has misrepresented its financial reporting, including inadequate disclosures and its use of off-balance-sheet debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Minter isn’t alone in his assessment that Chiles has misrepresented the law.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2025

Though TikTok has promoted tools aimed at helping people limit their screen-time or resetting what content they are served, it has misrepresented their effectiveness, according to the lawsuit.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

The DMV said it has determined "the manufacturer's vehicles are not safe for the public's operation" and "the manufacturer has misrepresented any information related to safety of the autonomous technology of its vehicles."

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2023

"If Philip has told you this, he has misrepresented," said the squire, rather discouraged by this second rebuff.

From The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way by Alger, Horatio