fatal flaw
Example Sentences
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Boosters argue that even with its fatal flaw, California’s law advanced such bans nationally in a pivotal moment last September.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
But while she was delighted when the opt-out system was introduced, she didn't realise the "fatal flaw" of next of kin being able to rescind their loved one's wishes.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
The fatal flaw — what finally caused Chau and his crew to lose most or all of their trading capital — was his use of the Martingale betting system.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025
The beauty of her transfer strategy is that it can accomplish nearly the same, and precisely because of the Education Department’s fatal flaw: it’s unnecessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
“I guess that sounds like my fatal flaw again.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
