mistaken

Example Sentences

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The findings also suggest that tektites may be more widespread than previously recognized, but are sometimes overlooked or mistaken for ordinary glass.

From Science Daily

When giving evidence, Pereira insisted the device he left outside MI5 would not have been mistaken for an explosive, but added: "The news inside was dynamite."

From BBC

And if they don’t address rule 600 about playing in an outside league as not being legal during the season, then they are mistaken.

From Los Angeles Times

After shooting to international fame as a Russian spy in drama series The Americans, Rhys said he was often mistaken for being American and Russian because of his long list of on-screen roles.

From BBC

In the Champions League, the VAR will only check for clear and obvious errors relating to goals, incidents in the penalty area, direct red cards and cases of mistaken identity.

From BBC