incorrectly

Example Sentences

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The bad news: We often go about it incorrectly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There were also three players who were incorrectly shown a second yellow card.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After the accident, a foreman at the site told authorities that Bautista may have incorrectly assumed that the beam he strapped himself to was securely anchored to the ground, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

When levels are too low, DNA can be copied incorrectly, leading to mutations that, over many years, may increase the risk of certain cancers, particularly colon cancer.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

And I laughed at him and said he used that word incorrectly.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan