at fault

Example Sentences

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In this case, an Old World hantavirus was at fault, not the Andes strain that’s responsible for the outbreak on the cruise ship.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“To have a jury unanimously say the officer was totally wrong and your father was not at fault at all, I think it really meant a lot to them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The minister called Mary's experience "totally shocking" and couldn't imagine being in her position where you've asked for help "and the response has been that you're at fault".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But sources told the New York Times that “outdated targeting data” may have been the cause and the U.S. was at fault.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The dream was at fault, for the treadmill mood of it had lingered, making him question Nye’s assertions—in a sense, disbelieve them.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote