be incorrect

Example Sentences

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In situations where a fair amount more people on the voter roll are flagged, it was found to be incorrect.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

That early idea turned out to be incorrect, but the new work brings back the spirit of his proposal in a more sophisticated way.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025

He didn’t say whether the analysis included any evidence, such as autopsies or medical records, other than the reports, which can be incorrect or incomplete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Because of this, GPs say they cannot ignore blood-test results that indicate high potassium - even if they believe them to be incorrect - and they are obliged to refer patients immediately to A&E.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

This seemed like a reasonably astute observation to me when I was eight, but it turns out to be incorrect on a few levels.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan