at fault
Example Sentences
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On terrorism, he was unequivocal that the victim is never at fault.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
Amtrak claimed a New Jersey Transit contractor was at fault.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
However, Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, fired back saying it was the helicopter that had been at fault.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Even Valentin Barco, despite scoring Chelsea's fifth goal, was partly at fault for Leeds' second and was among several players who repeatedly surrendered possession during a difficult first half.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
On the other hand, he was stubbornly convinced that Edward was at fault — because, if not for him, I wouldn’t have left home in the first place.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
