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To test their approach, the researchers first examined a nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond, a type of crystal defect widely studied for quantum applications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

A tear in the aorta is a rare and dangerous medical condition, which can be caused by undetected high blood pressure or a birth defect.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Both indictments were later dismissed because of a defect involving the appointment of the prosecutor, although the Justice Department subsequently pursued a new indictment against Comey.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

"The pilots remain in control of the airplane," Bedford said of the new software defect.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Had the pad crew been given time to do normal inspections, they would have noticed the minor defect in one of the bolts.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Previously, much of the emphasis was placed on how easily existing defects could travel through a material.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

As long as they adhere to price caps, agree to certain labor requirements and fix repairs that arise, they’re protected from lawsuits from buyers concerning defects 10 years after construction of the home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

The researchers used mathematical descriptions known as many-body wavefunctions to represent the excited states of spin defects.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

While it doesn’t offer insurance, all jewelry does come with a warranty that covers “imperfections that are the result of defects in the manufacturing process.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Who decides which defects are funny and which ones are tragic?

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Feeney, who defected from the Conservative Party to Reform last year, was elected to the Shard End ward on Birmingham City Council in May.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

However, in 2003, he quit the UUP and defected to the DUP.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Several lawmakers from across the political spectrum have defected to the Liberals in the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The book’s title refers to the Soviet agent Oleg Lyalin, a relatively low-level but irrepressibly ambitious KGB operative who defected to Britain in 1971.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

My mother embraced Edward after he defected from Dauntless.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Despite leaving, Tugay did not follow Ozel, saying he would remain independent, with rumours emerging over the summer that he was considering defecting to AKP -- all of which he denied.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

On Chipotle’s final earnings call of 2025, CEO Scott Boatwright said younger customers weren’t defecting to another chain so much as returning to the grocery store.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

He led Barnet Council from 2019 until 2022 before defecting to Reform in June 2025.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Some diners have been defecting to competitors like Chick-fil-A, which are known for heavily staffed, attentive service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

He said that any defecting official betrayed both himself and his position as a leader and examplefor other Muslims.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey