mischaracterization
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Vanderbilt Mortgage said in a statement that it appreciated the CFPB’s decision to dismiss the case, which it said was based on unfounded claims and a mischaracterization of established lending practices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
The mischaracterization of HRT has had ripple effects beyond under-prescription.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
The hospital said in a statement last year about the lawsuit that officials “reject any mischaracterization of our culture and values” and they were actively working to “eradicate unconscious bias in healthcare.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023
“This bill is a gross mischaracterization of what is conventionally called DEI, or diversity equity and inclusion workshops,” said Chris Young-Greer with the Montana Racial Equity Project.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023
The fact that even the plainest images are open to interpretation, manipulation and mischaracterization places an ethical burden on the viewer.
From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2023
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