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Take someone or something for someone or something else, as in I'm sorry, I mistook you for her sister, or Don't mistake that friendly smile for good intentions; he's a tough competitor. [c. 1600]

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The first signs of colorectal cancer can be mild, vague, or easy to mistake for common digestive problems.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Gates repeated that it was a mistake for him to ever meet Epstein and that he was sorry that he lent Epstein any credibility and hurt the reputation of his Gates Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

"What was approved yesterday constitutes a historic mistake for Europe, because competitiveness is ensured by sustainability, not by loosening our commitments," he said during a climate conference in Madrid.

From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025

It also feels like a mistake for Pep Guardiola to ignore the rise in the importance in set-pieces - City are the only Premier League team not to score from one this season.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025

“I kind of do, Golly, and my mistake for saying ‘wherever.’

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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