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defect

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




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A notice from the company described the cause of the problem as a "packaging defect".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

The defect was traced back to supplier production quality and to Boeing’s inability to catch it.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In 2025, Waymo recalled more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect resulting in minor crashes against obstacles in the road.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

She mended every defect she could find, both inside and out.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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