wrong way

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Dissension among the board grew, and Neugebauer’s charismatic, but at-times abrasive, style rubbed some the wrong way, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

When asked about the background extras displaced by AI crowd generation, Erwin said that’s the wrong way to think about it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But West Ham's hopes of a comeback were dealt a blow when Diouf scythed down Dango Ouattara six minutes into the second period and Thiago sent keeper Mads Hermansen the wrong way from the spot.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

There’s no right or wrong way to save for retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

They were facing the wrong way, after all, and it was dark and wet, and they were busy stamping the ground and staring gloomily and longingly at the lights of the village.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman