be mistaken
Example Sentences
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Still, any narrative that interest is cooling would be mistaken.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
While this total dropped to $1.252 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, this shouldn’t be mistaken for an improvement in consumer health.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The store, which has been in business for seven years, could be mistaken for a neighborhood gift shop.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
She worked alongside her degree, mainly doing bar-work - not to be mistaken with Bar work - and is a trained mixologist, an expert in making cocktails.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“I think you must be mistaken, my dear Spiker. That miserable tree never has any peaches on it.”
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
