at fault

Example Sentences

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The damages awarded for the period Google was deemed at fault -- 15 years in the UK and 10 years in Sweden and Denmark -- were also lower than what Pricerunner had requested, he noted.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Brown admitted some culpability before the trial began, but he disputed the extent of Maria's injuries and argued that she was partially at fault for the incident.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

It had tested its products, found no pathogens and wasn’t at fault, McAfee said.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Jeff Braun, Erickson’s lawyer, emphasized to the jury that his client never hit either boy, and that the evidence showed the retired pitcher was not at fault or negligent in the deaths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“An accident, huh? Er, who was at fault? You, Marguerite? Errer was it you?”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou