err
Example Sentences
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People don’t know how long they will live, so they err on the side of caution.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The former set the tone with unflappable correctness while his partner was more aggressive, and quick to punish bowling which began to err in line as the partnership grew.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Based on her forecast, the Fed could err on the side of patience as it assesses the impact of recent rate reductions, Hammack said Tuesday at an event in Ohio on banking and monetary policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Early childhood advocates in California tend to err on the side of limiting testing as well, Fuller said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
And Jethro remembered words in the President’s letter: “There will be much criticism, but if I err it will be on the side of mercy.”
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
Vocabulary lists containing err
Grade 10, List 1
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