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incorrect

[in-kuh-rekt] / ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt /


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She called this a “display error,” where the agent sent incorrect characters in outgoing messages in “some limited scenarios.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Common arm positions used during screenings may make blood pressure appear higher than it actually is, potentially contributing to an incorrect diagnosis of hypertension.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

McVay said the goal was not to determine if the call was correct or incorrect, but to get feedback that could help coaches educate and educate players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

South Korea's men's volleyball players were forced to cancel their practice on Monday morning after an official bus went to the incorrect place.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

The rule is a product of the usual three confusions: English with Latin, informal style with incorrect grammar, and syntax with semantics.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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