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Bronco’s license was suspended briefly by state agriculture officials in 1985, a rare punishment, after other growers complained that the company was misrepresenting its grapes and wine.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2022

During this time, Jamie Lynn claimed that Britney's lawyer, Sam Ingham, was misrepresenting the pop star and was "creating more reasons to stay in court."

From Fox News • Jan. 20, 2022

An attorney for the defense said Dunikoski was misrepresenting the law.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2021

Kang, contacted by the AP, said Hendrie was misrepresenting the figures used in his article, which was published in October 2017, well before the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021

That Sabbath afternoon, when you led me to the One whom I was misrepresenting and wronging, cannot fail to make me, and that little bit of the world which I can reach, the better.

From From Jest to Earnest by Roe, Edward Payson