at fault
Example Sentences
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On terrorism, he was unequivocal that the victim is never at fault.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
Amtrak claimed a New Jersey Transit contractor was at fault.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
However, Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, fired back saying it was the helicopter that had been at fault.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Waymo suggests its car is not at fault in the accident that was initially reported as an auto-pedestrian collision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
It didn’t matter who was at fault for his dismal life.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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