something wrong

Example Sentences

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At the Dream Midtown in New York, the bathroom lighting was so dim I called the front desk to see if I was doing something wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

For his induction to the Five-Timers Club, Black was joined by a jacket-clad Hill who revealed that there’s something wrong with the lounge where the Five Timers hang out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But the father-of-two says it became clear to him that "there was something wrong" in Bush's business affairs.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It definitely points to tough economic times for workers, but not something wrong with the hardship-withdrawal system.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

“If I did something wrong I am truly sorry. It will never happen again. For that you have my promise.”

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman