fault
Example Sentences
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The U.S. government accepted fault for a midair collision earlier this year that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., saying it is willing to pay damages to the families in connection with the incident.
Unable to find fault with the judicial process, you pin your hopes on “diplomatic discussions.”
The fault caused a momentary surge in current on the four live lines running through Eaton Canyon, the company said, which may have energized the idle line.
From Los Angeles Times
The powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, has given researchers an uncommon chance to observe how some of the planet's most dangerous fault systems behave, including faults similar to California's San Andreas.
From Science Daily
Thousands of drivers could have speeding fines cancelled after a fault saw some cameras falsely triggered on English A roads and motorways.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
