defect
Example Sentences
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The defect was traced back to supplier production quality and to Boeing’s inability to catch it.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Emily Bowen and Mathew Mariani felt their worries were "palmed off" but it turned out baby Esme had a serious heart defect that needed surgery.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
In 2025, Waymo recalled more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect resulting in minor crashes against obstacles in the road.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In most industries, a high defect rate is a problem to fix because it wastes time and money.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
I’m always going to be the sister of a kid with a birth defect: that’s not the issue.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
Vocabulary lists containing defect
Tuesdays with Morrie
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The Glass Menagerie
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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