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erroneous

[ih-roh-nee-uhs, e-roh-] / ɪˈroʊ ni əs, ɛˈroʊ- /


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Never mind that the system is far from reliable when it comes to aircraft ID, and erroneous bills are a growing problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The data behind the statistics on aging are incomplete or erroneous, leading to skewed reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Beijing said on Monday that it "lodged representations" and urged Washington to "correct its erroneous" trade practices.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The scandal dates back to 2013, when a new DWP billing system issued erroneous bills to thousands of customers, including a Van Nuys couple billed nearly $52,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He cut carefully and cleanly, never misstepping, building arguments that were irrefutable, even if erroneous or morally repugnant.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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