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error

[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /


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The preliminary report didn’t contain any recommendations for Boeing, which essentially shifted responsibility away from the plane and toward pilot error.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

New York chef Jason Hall, who serves a whole rotisserie chicken at Cathédrale Restaurant for $78, says the high price leaves less room for error.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Aston Martin said the incident was not caused by driver error, adding the car is difficult to drive and the brakes locked.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Hooke pointed out the error and suggested that the correct orbit followed by the falling object, assuming it could pass through the solid Earth without resistance, would be a kind of shrinking ellipse.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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