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defect

[dee-fekt, dih-fekt, dih-fekt] / ˈdi fɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt /




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A notice from the company described the cause of the problem as a "packaging defect".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But dealers’ share of service visits fell by 12% since 2018 as customers defect to independent repair shops, according to a Cox study that came out last year and rattled the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The defect was traced back to supplier production quality and to Boeing’s inability to catch it.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Becerra proposes to require cities and counties to approve or deny building permits within 90 days, loosening certain regulations for infill projects and reforming construction defect laws to encourage more construction of entry-level condos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In such individuals, the original cause of the defect must have occurred in the generation preceding its appearance.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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