sadly mistaken
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In this, the great statesman was sadly mistaken.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 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
But as the saying goes, “You can’t have too much starting pitching” and if Jerry thinks the M’s are 12 deep in starting pitching, he is sadly mistaken.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2016
Though, if the Black Tips thought tricks like this would keep the Wraith from her goal, they were sadly mistaken.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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