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erroneous

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


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The data behind the statistics on aging are incomplete or erroneous, leading to skewed reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"China urges the US side to correct its erroneous practices," it said in a separate statement on Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

That’s because they’ve been pitched to users who may not appreciate their tendency to output erroneous information errors and offer inappropriate advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Readers accustomed to uncalibrated dates will need to bear this distinction in mind whenever they find me quoting apparently erroneous dates that are older than the ones with which they are familiar.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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