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  • plural of defect.
  • present tense form of defect (3rd person singular).

defects





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"It is the first time we know the exact number of Laron syndrome patients and the many variants of the growth hormone receptor defects," he tells BBC Mundo.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In the worm's jaws, sharper changes in strain across tiny regions appear to increase the interlocking of defects within the atomic structure, producing the characteristic size effect.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

"Other schedule risks remain, including the detailed designs for the aircraft interiors, fabrication of the wire bundles, and rework to correct defects in structural modifications," the report said.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Reebelo also offers 12-month vendor warranties with coverage for some software and hardware defects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

Without these defects, states that have enough strength to take an army into the field are not lost.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli



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