mistakenly

Example Sentences

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A youthful Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had finished second and third respectively but Brazil legend Pele mistakenly handed the latter the trophy for second place at the Zurich Opera House.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, leading to pain, swelling, fatigue, and, over time, permanent joint damage and disability.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The same week both citizens were held, administration officials spoke on a panel at a border security conference in Phoenix and downplayed and denied that citizens have been mistakenly detained.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

At the same time, building contractors have been quick to remove trees that stand in the way of construction, while debris removal crews have cut down living trees that they mistakenly identified as dead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Studying the Teklanika’s violent flow, McCandless thus mistakenly concluded that it was impossible to reach the eastern shore.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer