at fault
Example Sentences
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But sources told the New York Times that “outdated targeting data” may have been the cause and the U.S. was at fault.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
Employment agencies deny they are at fault for the abuses, blaming the government for lack of enforcement.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
The governor says he knows who’s at fault.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Defence barristers previously told the trial there was "no doubt" Motin was at fault for the collision, but claimed his actions did not amount to gross negligence manslaughter.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
“Humph! Not exactly. Your witch’s skill is rather at fault sometimes.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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