incorrectly

Example Sentences

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The bad news: We often go about it incorrectly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After the accident, a foreman at the site told authorities that Bautista may have incorrectly assumed that the beam he strapped himself to was securely anchored to the ground, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A misconnection happens when wastewater is incorrectly diverted into surface drains, leading to pollution in nearby waterways.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Her research started after she noticed that one fossil in the museum's collection appeared to have been incorrectly identified as another species, Tylosaurus proriger.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

With a man like this Kimbro the least thing done incorrectly would cause trouble.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison