defect
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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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Tuesdays with Morrie
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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