mistaken
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However, Sir Jeffrey told police she is mistaken.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
While this total dropped to $1.252 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, this shouldn’t be mistaken for an improvement in consumer health.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 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
If this sounds like a lot of work, or unduly time-consuming, remember that it’s still a lot faster than rewinding weeks of work or a mistaken decision based on incorrect information.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Ah, you’re a girl. You were smart to wear a disguise. And the Arbeiter-Zeitung...If I’m not mistaken, that’s a workers’ paper.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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Power Suffix: -en
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