fault

Example Sentences

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"I didn't want to be accused of murder. I felt ashamed. I felt like it were my fault," he told the court.

From BBC

"But whatever the faults of the show, it's sweeter than a marmalade sandwich, and if the cuddly creation at its heart doesn't make it a hit, I'll eat his hat."

From BBC

National Rail said the outage had led to a fault with the signalling system which meant lines were currently blocked, leading to many services being cancelled or delayed.

From BBC

"I know it wasn't anything I'd done and it wasn't my fault, but it's very easy to say that in hindsight," she said.

From BBC

Some Indian observers, meanwhile, have faulted the West for emphasizing pilot moves, whether accidental or intentional, and overlooking potential flaws in the American-made planes.

From The Wall Street Journal