mistaken
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While immigration sweeps have receded from the headlines, Garcia Venegas’ most recent incident highlights how the mistaken detention of Americans has continued despite congressional inquiries and denials by senior immigration officials.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
A: I don't see it as imminent, but I could be mistaken, and that's where my hopes lies.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Which, if I’m not mistaken, is precisely the status quo.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
"The consequence of each of these errors was that the court acted on a fundamentally mistaken basis," he said.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Penelope’s feelings were so mixed between joy and something far more bittersweet, one might easily have mistaken it for Christmas Day.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing mistaken
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Power Suffix: -en
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