incorrectly
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An earlier version of this article incorrectly said Toyota projected net profit to drop to ¥3.570 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The mission of the poll monitors is to answer voters’ procedural questions, ensure no one is incorrectly turned away from voting and provide a friendly nonpartisan face — “be a peaceful presence,” Moore said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Sesay called social media a "double-edged sword" - it can encourage people to seek help, but can also lead them to incorrectly diagnose themselves from a short video.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
As the AFP photos of the attack gained attention, several Israeli media outlets, without citing named sources, said incorrectly that the Israeli military was investigating whether the photographer had a tipoff on the attack.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
I approached it incorrectly, my voice sounding raspy and full of air, and after a few words I halted, embarrassed.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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