mistaken

Example Sentences

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We must confront real antisemitism while ensuring criticism of a state never becomes mistaken for hatred of a people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Widower Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home in North Ryde on 13 February, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI facial-recognition system, but its successes have been marred by mistaken arrests.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

It would never be mistaken for a dry lecture or a didactic pamphlet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“You have mistaken me for a higher power,” said Ashmodai lazily, turning back toward the glass windows.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny