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Examples of misspelling in a Sentence
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Note: The transcript contains misspellings and typographical errors, which are reflected in this article.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 27 June 2024
Previously, a first-edition Harry Potter book with two obvious misspellings sold for $34,500.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
The eight names turned out to be alternate spellings and misspellings of my immigrant-y moniker: Daniel Devise.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 26 May 2024
The reviews were littered with misspellings and used a similar style of nonstandard grammar, capitalization and punctuation.
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Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 14 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near misspelling
Cite this Entry
“Misspelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misspelling. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
misspelling
noun
mis·spell·ing
(ˈ)mis-ˈspel-iŋ
: an incorrect spelling
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