malfunction

Example Sentences

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Although there have been some stories about cars malfunctioning and leaving passengers trapped inside.

From BBC

In noncompliance records from 2023 reviewed by The Times, Manning Beef was accused of multiple instances of a leaky ceiling, separate instances of live insects on the kill floor, unsanitary conditions and operational malfunctions.

From Los Angeles Times

The robot is malfunctioning and in need of a reset.

From BBC

It was delayed by one day because of an alarm malfunction and is expected to begin operating commercially next month.

From BBC

Flights had to be diverted to neighbouring countries with thousands of travellers hit after the "unprecedented" technical malfunction on January 4, which baffled experts.

From Barron's