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imperfect

[im-pur-fikt] / ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt /


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Plus, voice-powered writing in Google Docs, the coming “vibe slop” crisis, the rising AI backlash and Apple’s success with imperfect chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“That is imperfect advice, but probably better than the uncertainty of travel right now,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Some law enforcement agencies argue that acting on imperfect signals is preferable to missing serious risks.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

In this year's tournament the average winning margin is currently higher than usual at 34 points, but an incomplete fixture list make it an imperfect comparison.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

One reason why the new science made progress and the old philosophy did not is that it was conscious of being imperfect and incomplete.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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