Example Sentences

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“The complaint includes inaccuracies and unsubstantiated allegations, including mischaracterizations of our business dealings with customers,” said a PepsiCo spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

"We vehemently deny WP Engine’s allegations - which are gross mischaracterizations of reality," it said in a statement, adding that it would "vigorously litigate against this absurd filing".

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

“This Court now reiterates for the third time, that which should already be clear—innuendo and mischaracterizations do not create a conflict,” wrote Merchan.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024

“The report is filled with errors, omissions, mischaracterizations, misstatements and conclusory statements lacking evidence,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

When do such mischaracterizations, overgeneralizations and appropriations such as Cameron's become dangerous?

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022