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imperfect

[im-pur-fikt] / ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt /


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But the wholesale pathologizing of imperfect, yet loving, parents has created an epidemic of unnecessary cutoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

For Stephan Rapp, a former US ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, the process may have been imperfect but the probe was thorough.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Queer nightlife offered one answer, imperfect but profound: Put the fear in a room.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Because people may forget foods or misjudge how much they consumed, self reported diet data can be imperfect.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

We rest in silence for a while, thoughts caught in each of our imperfect minds.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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