faulty
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Whether the plumber directly caused the problem, failed to identify an underlying issue, or repaired one faulty component only for another to reveal itself, the result is the same: the cistern does not function properly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Such errors have led to the faulty identification of “longevity zones,” areas where supposedly everyone lives longer due to lifestyle or location—but where subsequent studies fail to substantiate the claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Investigations have repeatedly pointed to lax inspections, faulty electrical systems and buildings operating beyond their approved use.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
He blames the utilities for high consumer bills and causing deadly wildfires with their faulty utility equipment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The tug on his shirt he had felt before became a yank, and he stumbled backward, struggling to keep on his feet and to get the faulty lighter to ignite.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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