as in to misrelate
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Continue to cook the butter, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and nutty, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026 -
Per 1 cup cooked, chickpea pasta contains roughly 190–220 calories, 30–35g of carbs, 12–15g of protein, 8–10g of fiber and 3–4g of fat.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Tyler Robinson's defense has argued that broadcasts of the proceedings create a media frenzy that often misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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On top of misquoting statutes and misrepresenting legal standards, the filing also made broad claims about what constitutes doxing without citing a single case to support their stance.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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An earlier version misstated the state.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Correction, May 6 The original version of this story misstated the business relationship between Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and Aramco.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
7 May 2026
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Ships routinely turn off their location trackers, use spoofing to falsify positions and sail under false flags.—
Adina Renner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Saulter was being investigated for allegedly falsifying time sheets, disobeying a direct order and failing to report part-time employment properly.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Somebody could misspeak, a camera could be seen.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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However, today, the bigger risk is not misspeaking.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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But some misinterpreted the meme as a threat against Perry County High School, located in Linden, Tennessee, where sheriff's deputies later took Bushart into custody.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The researchers also stressed that their findings should not be misinterpreted as meaning e-cigarettes are in any way beneficial for non-smokers.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The body does not care about your percentile ranking when the anatomy is distorted, the bleeding starts, and the room becomes quiet.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Employers know—or should know—that personal relationships can distort workplace decision making, even when no one intends them to.—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Sometimes applying a furniture-grade oil over the whole surface can camouflage grease stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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The bongos are shy and can camouflage despite their distinct white stripes, and these attributes are critical for their survival in the wild.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Misdescribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdescribe. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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