inaccuracy
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The regulator, which received two complaints about the broadcast, said the "very significant inaccuracy" and the "considerable length of time" taken to acknowledge the error breached two of its rules.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking time to reflect on the best path forward.”
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Does the inaccuracy or unfairness of an underlying conviction count as an “extraordinary and compelling reason” for compassionate release?
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
Heidi Oliva, a spokesperson for the county fire department, did not respond to questions about this inaccuracy in the report.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
The descent of the weight is regulated by an escapement mechanism and, before the pendulum, it was the inaccuracy of this regulation that was the source of error.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Given the book included such basic inaccuracies, “how can we believe what he says now about King Charles?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
In early 2025 Apple pulled an AI feature after it summarised news app notifications incorrectly, and Google also faced criticism for inaccuracies produced by its AI search overviews.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Ilagan has denied the allegations, and Lilley has said the report contained inaccuracies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The inaccuracies in her adoption papers prevented that for years, but she is now nearing the end of her quest, which began with a first trip to South Korea in 2013.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“I hope you have not been reading the newspapers, Penny! They seem to print all kinds of inaccuracies nowadays.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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