wrong

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He said he asked the authorities "what is wrong with us?" that they couldn't live with the newcomers.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The gains have been handsome, so there’s nothing wrong with taking profits, especially with all the good news on energy already behind the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Even if you intend to do a limited operation, you don’t know if it’s actually going to be limited. If things go wrong, it could end up being significantly longer.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“I feel so bad. My band started playing the wrong song and I didn’t know what to do, so I thought I’d do a hoedown. I’m sorry!” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He was chockful of geography, most of it wrong, and always willing to share.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck