be incorrect

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The OECD's outlook aims to give a guide to what is most likely to happen in the future, but forecasts can be incorrect and do change given the many factors that affect economic growth.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

That early idea turned out to be incorrect, but the new work brings back the spirit of his proposal in a more sophisticated way.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025

He didn’t say whether the analysis included any evidence, such as autopsies or medical records, other than the reports, which can be incorrect or incomplete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

“The recipe could be incorrect, especially if we’re trying a recipe for the first time,” DeGirolamo said.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2025

This seemed like a reasonably astute observation to me when I was eight, but it turns out to be incorrect on a few levels.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan