defect

Example Sentences

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By 2023, he had a heart attack and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and cauda equina syndrome, the latter led to several spinal surgeries.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

But the key point where these arcs intersect is pretty flimsy, hinging on convincing us that Grace, the greatest guy in the universe, has a personality defect that we don’t believe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Up until recently, it had been extremely rare for partners to defect from some of the most prestigious firms, including Wachtell and Cravath, Swaine & Moore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Although California could in theory address this defect, the ruling illustrates the constitutional challenges that states face when regulating a federal agency, and shows the need for a uniform, nationwide rule from Congress.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Including my sister Doreena who never lifted a royal finger growing up because she had the heart defect that we later found out was a fly on the X-ray machine.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett