incorrectly

Example Sentences

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The bad news: We often go about it incorrectly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There were also three players who were incorrectly shown a second yellow card.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It also helps prevent proteins from folding incorrectly and sticking together in toxic aggregates.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Corrections & Amplifications Boston Consulting Group CEO Christoph Schweizer’s first name was incorrectly given as Christopher in a subheadline and a summary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

And I laughed at him and said he used that word incorrectly.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan