at fault
Example Sentences
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However, Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, fired back saying it was the helicopter that had been at fault.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Fernandes was perhaps fortunate not to receive at least a yellow card for his part in the incident and the pundits were divided in their opinion on whether Foden was entirely at fault.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Waymo suggests its car is not at fault in the accident that was initially reported as an auto-pedestrian collision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
In the popular Reddit forum “Am I the Asshole?” users describe a personal experience and others weigh in on whether the person is at fault.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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
