defective
Example Sentences
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“Despite having been on notice of the many serious injuries and/or fatalities caused by the defective design of their vehicles, including the Cybertruck, Tesla continued to manufacture and sell such dangerous vehicles.”
From Los Angeles Times
However, this case argues that the firms are responsible for defective products, with business models designed to hold people's attention and to promote content that can harm their mental health.
From Barron's
“You are to be commended for this increase. However we continue to receive complaints of defective wiring. Quality control must improve.”
From Literature
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However, this case argues that the firms are responsible for defective products with business models designed to hold people's attention and to promote content that can harm their mental health.
From Barron's
But do feel free to give the company a reasonable suggestion of what you consider proper restitution — say, a full replacement for a defective product.
From MarketWatch
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