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
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
The poll of 1,351 likely voters conducted May 19-24 had Bass with 26% support, Raman with 25% support and Pratt with 22% support, with a 3% margin of error.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“Well, never mind,” she said, realizing her error.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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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