at fault

Example Sentences

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The minister called Mary's experience "totally shocking" and couldn't imagine being in her position where you've asked for help "and the response has been that you're at fault".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The report suggested possible causes for the premature fuze detonation but determined that military personnel were not at fault.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

But sources told the New York Times that “outdated targeting data” may have been the cause and the U.S. was at fault.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

But equally, I don’t take the “You are at fault, and of course you should have seen it, and everyone else did,” No. Honestly, I don’t think so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

This seemed to be his go-to line, reiterating that the school wasn’t technically at fault.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan