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mistakenly

[mi-stey-kuhn-lee] / mɪˈsteɪ kən li /
ADVERB
wrongly
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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A few years later, despite much internet research, I mistakenly picked a “premium” seat with fixed armrests that would not raise and give me more room.

From Los Angeles Times

He understands that "someone from the film office" mistakenly told those who raised the alarm the crew had permission to be there.

From BBC

The Pokémon Company said in a statement on Friday that the event had been "mistakenly posted" on its official card game website "due to a lack of due diligence".

From BBC

Other clients had identical claims in both groups and mistakenly believed the two firms that represented them were compiling the information into one claim, Thom said.

From Los Angeles Times

In early 2025 she was reassessed and the DWP mistakenly decided to remove her enhanced living allowance payments - which it has accepted was an error.

From BBC