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The ultimate replacement rate of 36.6% is higher than the original rate for early retirees, and reduced from the exceedingly high rates that emerged from an error in the indexation of benefits in the 1970s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
A zero-percent target would leave little room for error, as even a minor shock could result in deflation, or falling prices, arguably as bad an outcome, or worse, than inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Importantly, it has to be a clear error to give the foul and not just a subjective difference of opinion about the card.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“Meeting with Epstein was a grave error in judgment and put this work at risk,” Gates said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Unfortunately, back at his palace, the magistrate saw this error and attempted to fix the painting himself—which caused the dragon to come to life!
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Vocabulary lists containing error
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 2
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Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 3
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