flaw
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Katwala, who is of mixed Indian and Irish heritage, sets out what he sees as the flaw in her suggestion: "I think maybe the Huguenots didn't think they were English, but their grandchildren certainly did."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It was essentially a copy of bitcoin, but was intended to fix what its founders saw as a privacy flaw.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Lesch’s delivery had one major flaw: He threw directly overhand, as opposed to three-quarters or even sidearm, which can increase velocity but also places additional strain on the shoulder and elbow.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
This is the result of a design flaw.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
It’s like the universe decided he was too perfect and had to give him one tiny flaw.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
Vocabulary lists containing flaw
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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