mistaken

Example Sentences

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Heat or no, I was never, ever going to be mistaken for a boy again.

From Literature

However, it cited the Journal’s reporting that UnitedHealth diagnosed diabetic cataracts—triggering extra payments—in patients who had already received cataract surgery as an example of an “inappropriate or mistaken” strategy by the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gunners' forward Gabriel Martinelli apologised after the match for attempting to push Bradley off the field in the mistaken belief he was time-wasting.

From Barron's

Politicians who think they’re taking social media cues from U.S. citizens are often mistaken.

From The Wall Street Journal

The condition, which is often mistaken for asthma, involves inflammation and scar tissue build-up in the airway.

From BBC