misquoting
- present participle of misquote.
Example Sentences
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BBC presenter Matt Chorley has apologised for misquoting Nigel Farage during an interview about the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Slightly misquoting Mark Twain, Mr. Carter posted on social media: “Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
“I would hope that they would continue to recognize the primary intent of the paper and be very meticulous about avoiding misquoting or mischaracterizing what that paper is for.”
From Scientific American ● Oct. 16, 2023
Artificial intelligence accused of misquoting and defaming people online could face litigation as a result of the false information it outputs, legal experts warn.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
“I’m a fighter, not a lover,” he says, misquoting Michael Jackson.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
