be in error

Example Sentences

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But that assumption too could be in error.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Since most prefer to avoid lowering their self-regard, people are more likely to come up with elaborate rationalizations to maintain a current position than acknowledge that view may be in error.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2021

Typically, the court grants emergency appeals when a majority of the justices think the lower court ruling may be in error and may cause real harm in the interim.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2015

If so, then the apparent decrease in tornadoes shown on the official plot could be in error.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2013

The official Daily Racing Form record of this race states that Seabiscuit held the lead from the start, but it appears to be in error.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand