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erroneous

[ih-roh-nee-uhs, e-roh-] / ɪˈroʊ ni əs, ɛˈroʊ- /


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The Justices’ attorney said they believe the FDA’s finding is erroneous and have appealed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The data behind the statistics on aging are incomplete or erroneous, leading to skewed reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"We urge the US side to immediately correct its erroneous ways, meet China halfway... and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiations," Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

At appearances on 1 December and 6 January, Guildford told the Home Affairs Select Committee the force "do not use AI", rather that it was a Google search that provided the erroneous information.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

My father’s care and attentions were indefatigable, but he did not know the origin of my sufferings and sought erroneous methods to remedy the incurable ill.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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