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error

[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /


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The preliminary report didn’t contain any recommendations for Boeing, which essentially shifted responsibility away from the plane and toward pilot error.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

In the letter, Reform said Chorley's error "converts a criticism of discriminatory conduct by the authorities into an apparent appeal to race".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Adell was considered a defensive liability early in his career and was saddled with a four-base error in 2020 when a fly ball hit his glove and went over the fence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“Nor do I. I can tell you one human whose error caused me grave pain.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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