misidentify

Example Sentences

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"We've found that many respondents misidentify a warning as a watch, which means conditions are favorable for a tornado," Armstrong said.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2024

GAO said it took pains not to misidentify fraud and, if anything, erred on the side of caution, perhaps missing actual fraud.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2023

"Why lie about this and why misidentify the payment if it was legal? And second, your response to that theory of the case?"

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2023

Plus, many people misidentify butterflies, notes Sarabia, so a guide can help you safely spot them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

They misidentify other marks like animal bites as alleged human bite marks.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022