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erroneous

[ih-roh-nee-uhs, e-roh-] / ɪˈroʊ ni əs, ɛˈroʊ- /


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Never mind that the system is far from reliable when it comes to aircraft ID, and erroneous bills are a growing problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Justices’ attorney said they believe the FDA’s finding is erroneous and have appealed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Ardestani, the Beverly Hills attorney, admitted that she was not forthcoming regarding her use of nonexistent and erroneous citations in filings for a wage-and-hour class-action complaint filed in federal court in Sacramento in March 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

In a statement the Senegalese government said the "unprecedented and exceptionally serious decision" was based on "a manifestly erroneous interpretation of the regulations, leading to a grossly illegal and deeply unjust decision".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The recruit receives little, or erroneous, information about what to expect, which tends to maintain his anxiety.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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