mistakenly

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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

A large section is devoted to the album's title track, still mistakenly regarded as a patriotic anthem by some, even though it was written to condemn US treatment of Vietnam War veterans.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Instead of forgetting his sneakers or a racket at home, Klugo might mistakenly leave without his hearing aid’s batteries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The BBC also apologised directly to Farage and published an apology, which said he had been quoted "mistakenly".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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