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Misquote

usgb/ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt/Volume
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Contextual Accuracy

Misquoting can change the meaning of what was originally said, be cautious of the context.

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He was misquoted, which made his opinion seem harsher than it was.
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Unintentional Mistakes

Sometimes people misquote by accident, so it's not always done with harmful intent.

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She apologized after realizing she had misquoted her friend in the interview.
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Public Figures

Misquoting public figures can lead to misinformation and should be corrected when identified.

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The politician faced backlash after being misquoted in the article.
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