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

The nation's first Games gold in 18 years had been won by what was dismissively - and erroneously - described at the time as a group of Scottish housewives in an odd little sport.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

But it was a misunderstanding, though unintentional, like a painting erroneously attributed to a master.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman