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incorrectly

ADVERB
mistakenly
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The lawsuit further alleges that the social worker answered numerous questions incorrectly on the risk assessment form.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Three of the six African countries highlighted - Nigeria, Mozambique and Ivory Coast - are all incorrectly positioned.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

However, the researchers cautioned that some orange-flavored beverages containing added sugar may have been incorrectly reported as orange juice.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

For a brief few minutes at the ceremony, it was incorrectly named best picture before “Moonlight” rightfully took the prize.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Well, you just don’t challenge a guy who has trouble reading and say he’s read something incorrectly, because that's really threatening.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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