mistaken
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Mindy and her wife Linda have been together for more than 30 years, but says they're often mistaken for sisters.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
To passersby, we could easily be mistaken for two teenagers hiding in the shadows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
"So this came completely out of the blue, off effectively an allegation which must have been either malicious or mistaken."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“However, supporting student-athletes and their growth during a time of adversity is strength. Being bitter doesn’t make you better and this should not be mistaken for weakness or agreement.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Unless I’m very much mistaken, I think I’ve just managed to offend her.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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Power Suffix: -en
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