faults

Example Sentences

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As the philosopher Eamonn Callan has argued, a proper love of country requires citizens to be clear-eyed about its faults.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

He determinedly ignores all the house’s faults so he can savor it as his dream residence for the few fleeting years that remain of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But if multiple visits reveal unrelated faults within an aging cistern, additional charges become easier to justify.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

At 5-2 down, Gauff saved two set points before clawing her way back to level at 5-5, but lost the tie-break as unforced errors and double faults punctuated her game.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The first half of 1943 brought crying spells, loneliness and the gradual realization of my faults and shortcomings, which were numerous and seemed even more so.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank