mistaken

Example Sentences

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I hoped I was mistaken, but poverty could drive people to things they’d never imagined, as I well knew.

From Literature

That allegation is based on a case of mistaken identity.

From BBC

Former colleagues say his rhetoric shouldn’t be mistaken for rigidity.

From The Wall Street Journal

With its neat rows of detached family homes, complete with grass lawns and porches, Miraflores could be mistaken for a typical American suburb.

From BBC

He said the condition was sometimes mistaken for eczema, dermatitis or dry skin, and that "understanding the tell-tale signs is crucial".

From BBC