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defect

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




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Waymo is recalling 3,791 autonomous taxis after a software defect caused some vehicles to drive into flooded roadways, according to a recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Traditional product liability demands a defect in the product or its labeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Regulators on Wednesday officially classified this as a Class I Recall, with 476 serious injuries potentially linked to the defect.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

In most industries, a high defect rate is a problem to fix because it wastes time and money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Emma’s finger brushed a tiny button that looked like nothing more than a small defect in the wood.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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