mistakenly

Example Sentences

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Coltherd said he knew of other people who had placed bets, including one person who meant to put £5 on Changemyluck but mistakenly backed the winner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But “tourist” investors may be unaware and mistakenly expect big returns in just a few years, he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

After the couple resubmitted it, requesting the refund be applied to the 2023 tax bill, the IRS mistakenly issued a refund two times.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Instead of turning my oxygen off, Harris, in his hypoxically impaired state, had mistakenly cranked the valve open to full flow, draining the tank.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer