mistaken

Example Sentences

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"I would have been mistaken for thinking I'd done some serious misconduct or some criminal offence - instead I told a bad joke for which I've apologised," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI facial-recognition system, but its successes have been marred by mistaken arrests.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have enduring relevance in culture. I think it’s often mistaken when something is more popular that it’s more meaningful or impactful,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“Resilience should not be mistaken for strength,” said Ali Vaez, director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“My dear father, you are mistaken; Justine is innocent.”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley