mistaken
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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said her findings made clear the "unacceptable" rise in mistaken releases, and that the government would "bring the prison system into the 21st century".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
That tone carried through again here, as the incident became another example of how quickly false or mistaken reports can circulate and how quickly they can collapse under correction and context.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
When Peet told Shear she is often mistaken for Bell, they reconfigured the moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Improved camera angles make it clearer when officials are mistaken.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“Yes, very soon. He gave me a quiet hint; I told him he was mistaken; he asked my pardon and said no more. Cole does not want to be wiser or wittier than his neighbours.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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Power Suffix: -en
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