defect
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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
Emily Bowen and Mathew Mariani felt their worries were "palmed off" but it turned out baby Esme had a serious heart defect that needed surgery.
From BBC • May 23, 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
The former five-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon High is still growing into his career, especially after surgery for a congenital heart defect derailed his brief college experience.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
He was highly trained, intelligent, and one of their own: the first CIA agent to defect to the KGB.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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