be at fault
Example Sentences
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Sheriff Schmidt said that no employee misconduct was found to be at fault in the overdose death.
From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk echoed the comments as he called for Fujitsu to "face the consequences" if found to be at fault, on ITV's Peston show.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
The oil wells and refineries, the smokestack companies, the metal and chemical shops, the aviation and defense plants — what else could be at fault?
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023
Right guard Daniel Brunskill, who followed Carthon from San Francisco, said one player can appear to be at fault when actually covering for someone else.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023
There still wasn’t any indication Reggie could be at fault, but Ed obviously wanted to be there for his son.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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