deviation
Example Sentences
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The new independent structure is preferable for limited partners, says Deviation partner Colin Beirne.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"Deviation from this path and failure to meet key benchmarks will place at risk Sudan's bilateral relationship with the United States, including significant U.S. assistance," Price said.
From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2021
Deviation from this expectation is possible—but it’s also punished.
From Slate • Oct. 9, 2018
The Standard Deviation for the Sum of Squared Errors for a data set is 9.8.
From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013
I desire to sail a true course of S 65� W. My compass error is 10� E Variation, 3� E Deviation, Leeway � point starboard.
From Lectures in Navigation by Draper, Ernest Gallaudet
Vocabulary lists containing deviation
30 GRE Words Beginning with "D"
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"Tinker v. Des Moines": Excerpts from Justice Fortas's Opinion
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This Week In Words: August 31–September 6, 2019
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