in error
Example Sentences
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She said that the Navy precision-flyer was shaken up by a clearly dangerous maneuver that he made in error.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The letter states that the irregularities detected indicate “non-compliance with the drivers testing criteria required by the California Vehicle Code” and that, as a result, the license was issued in error.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Those who felt a judge had ruled in error could appeal, she added.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Around 22,000 university students who were told they would have to urgently repay maintenance loans and childcare grants that were given to them in error have been given a reprieve.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
What you managed with her proved many times over that it was in fact I who was in error.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
