mistaken

Example Sentences

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We must confront real antisemitism while ensuring criticism of a state never becomes mistaken for hatred of a people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

When Peet told Shear she is often mistaken for Bell, they reconfigured the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Widower Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home in North Ryde on 13 February, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI facial-recognition system, but its successes have been marred by mistaken arrests.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“Indeed, you are mistaken, Madam. I have not been at all able to account for the honour of seeing you here.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen