misidentify

Example Sentences

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In that interview, Tate made no mention of a White House official intervening on his behalf and seemingly misidentified state authorities in Florida as responsible for taking his devices.

From Salon

Washington did not comment on the claim that they had misidentified the image.

From BBC

That theory holds that a body discovered in the late 1940s was misidentified as another woman, when it was actually Follett.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, a DHS spokesperson misidentified the police department, describing it as the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and said local authorities had the man in custody but then set him free.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Thompson says he is bringing the legal challenge because he is worried about the impact LFR could have on others, particularly if young people are misidentified.

From BBC