malfunction

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And unlike classical bits, qubits are particularly sensitive to changes in their environment—anything from heat to electromagnetic interference—that can throw their fragile quantum states into disarray and cause a computer to malfunction.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In January, the vessel suffered a malfunction in its toilet system, with US media reporting clogged toilets and long lines for restrooms on the ship.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The report states that the fuze that was used in the exercise is “extremely reliable” and had only one previous recorded malfunction, in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

A KC-135 crashed in 2013 when a tanker taking off from a base in Kyrgyzstan experienced a flight-control-system malfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Local residents in West Oakland are concerned about the installation of metal detectors at West Oakland High after a malfunction in the equipment momentarily harmed a student,” the man said.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro