mistaken
Example Sentences
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Ahmed: Honestly, every time I’m mistaken for Dev Patel, I’ll take the flowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The village churchyard has become a haven for local wildlife - in particular slow worms, a non-venomous species of legless lizard often mistaken for snakes.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While immigration sweeps have receded from the headlines, Garcia Venegas’ most recent incident highlights how the mistaken detention of Americans has continued despite congressional inquiries and denials by senior immigration officials.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
A: I don't see it as imminent, but I could be mistaken, and that's where my hopes lies.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
This was a strange tale, but it did not shake my faith; and I replied earnestly, “You are all mistaken; I know the murderer. Justine, poor, good Justine, is innocent.”
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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Power Suffix: -en
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