mistakenly

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Naylor suspects that younger great whites are more likely to mistakenly bite humans as they start to mature and focus on new prey like seals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

A large section is devoted to the album's title track, still mistakenly regarded as a patriotic anthem by some, even though it was written to condemn US treatment of Vietnam War veterans.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

At earlier hearings, it was revealed that Dedic had been accidentally set free from prison after a court official mixed up digital case files and mistakenly recorded that he had been granted bail.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, leading to pain, swelling, fatigue, and, over time, permanent joint damage and disability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

But rumor had it that she had mistakenly been poisoned in her father’s stead.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende