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sadly mistaken





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If you thought the Chinese spy balloon saga would deflate as fast as the balloon did over the Atlantic Ocean, you’re sadly mistaken.

From Seattle Times Feb. 7, 2023

The world is sadly mistaken and rudely shocked at the same time.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

For the most part, I appear to be sadly mistaken.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2021

With a record like that, you’d think that Bitecofer's explanation of what happened would have drawn universal attention and become common sense — but you’d be sadly mistaken.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2019

"No one is safe. If ydu ihink hidmg here will make the Lannisters forget you, you are sadly mistaken."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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