in error
Example Sentences
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She later discovered the Met had sent handwritten notes of her account, as well as her address, contact number and date of birth to another alleged victim who lived in Australia in error.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Those who felt a judge had ruled in error could appeal, she added.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Around 22,000 university students who were told they would have to urgently repay maintenance loans and childcare grants that were given to them in error have been given a reprieve.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The government has said it will roll out biometric checks in prisons after new figures revealed 179 people were freed in error in the year to March.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
François was stern, demanding instant obedience, and by virtue of his whip receiving instant obedience; while Dave, who was an experienced wheeler, nipped Buck’s hind quarters whenever he was in error.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
