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mistakenly

[mi-stey-kuhn-lee] / mɪˈsteɪ kən li /
ADVERB
wrongly
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From the jump, it’s hard to shake the feeling that “Tony” is mistakenly aligning itself with the public’s idea of Bourdain rather than the man’s reality.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

Yet other people can mistakenly interpret difficulty communicating as evidence of difficulty thinking.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Many New Yorkers who say they were mistakenly swept up in the city’s new pied-à-terre tax share one thing in common: They own their home through a trust.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Radio Caroline has been found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

On Reggie’s first serve, he mistakenly double-faulted, giving Glenn a 15-0 lead for the game.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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