erroneously

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In court, Homeland Security Investigator Robert Kurtz admitted he erroneously listed the address published by the protester account as Huitzilin’s in multiple reports and affidavits.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

But a person may also test positive for amyloid and be erroneously diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Kelly went on to scold Poehler for a brief moment during the episode when Poehler erroneously thought Paltrow starred in the 2003 drama, “Cold Mountain,” saying that the mistake was “embarrassing and disrespectful.”

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

The main reason for the decision was that they erroneously believed not all other teams would pit.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Several magazines and newspapers have erroneously reported that I was a correspondent for Outside Online.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer