mistakenly

Example Sentences

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Her lawyer had mistakenly thought she could appear before the judge via video call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Many investment experts mistakenly believe that a strong economy, not inflation, is the key to value stocks beating growth stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The move so scrambled Paraguay’s defense that when Pulisic played in Weston McKennie and McKennie drove the ball across the box, Paraguay midfielder Damian Bobadilla mistakenly guided the ball into his net.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

At earlier hearings, it was revealed that Dedic had been accidentally set free from prison after a court official mixed up digital case files and mistakenly recorded that he had been granted bail.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Their, the possessive form of they, is often used mistakenly for his or her, as in: No one in their right mind pays retail.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner