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error

[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /


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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

And this is not the first Ebola outbreak the world has seen; there are many individuals and organizations who have responded to Ebola crises before and who, through trial and error, largely understand what works.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Nat worked through the figures twice to be sure; it was an error!

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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