error
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But it is a two-year tremor atop a 45-year trend that runs the other way, and the error nearly every commentator makes is to mistake the tremor for the trend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The lander touched down on Mars on Christmas Day 2003, but, due to a communications error, it was considered lost until January 2015, when it was confirmed that it had actually landed successfully.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Researchers are still hammering out the kinks with error correction, though recent milestones show clear progress.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
After hours of trial and error, and with morning light seeping into the barn, the operation was a success.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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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