at fault

Example Sentences

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The minister called Mary's experience "totally shocking" and couldn't imagine being in her position where you've asked for help "and the response has been that you're at fault".

From BBC

The report suggested possible causes for the premature fuze detonation but determined that military personnel were not at fault.

From Los Angeles Times

I still thought that I was at fault, I hadn’t been clear enough, that he must not realize he was pressing into my hip bone.

From Literature

But sources told the New York Times that “outdated targeting data” may have been the cause and the U.S. was at fault.

From Salon

This means that even if a subcontractor of the airline was at fault for the luggage becoming lost, the airline itself will be held responsible.

From BBC