err
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Even if we can’t be sure something is conscious, we might err on the side of caution by assuming it is – what philosopher Jonathan Birch calls the precautionary principle for sentience.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
“The Fed is gun shy and will rather err on side of doing nothing and leaving things stable,” says Anna Rathbun, CEO of Grenadilla Advisory, a wealth management firm.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Where sweaty digital executives err, Rahma thinks, is aiming too low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
People don’t know how long they will live, so they err on the side of caution.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Her brother’s recommendation was enough to ensure her favour; his judgement could not err.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
So long as it always errs on the side of over-punishment, it can be bad.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Mr. Rahe also errs on tariffs’ ability to promote manufacturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
No matter how aspirational the beginning, when a startup succeeds, it eventually reaches a crossroads and inevitably errs on the side of profits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
“Precedents should be respected, but sometimes the Court errs, and occasionally the Court issues an important decision that is egregiously wrong,” Alito wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2022
“Me returns eighteen barks; eighteen errs makes burnt.”
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Patterson claims she suffered several counts of "substantial miscarriage of justice" because the trial judge erred in deciding what evidence could be presented.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled that a trial judge had erred by excluding the plaintiffs’ expert medical witnesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
She said the court had concluded that trial judge, Judge Nicholas Rowland, had "erred in his assessment of the seriousness of the offences".
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The suit also says Southern California Edison erred because its utility equipment blocked visibility, preventing Hinkley from seeing the fast-approaching law enforcement vehicle.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Markets erred when they gave America Online the currency to buy Time Warner.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
However, during the meeting some members of the governing council said there “could be a case for erring on the dovish side.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
“We should be erring on the side of doing too much, not doing too little.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the team were erring on the side of caution in their handling of Wembanyama's calf problem.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
“We’re erring more on the side of do it sooner rather than later to take into account these extreme events,” Ghilarducci said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2025
They heard the gentle remonstrance of a kindly king with an erring but much-loved minister.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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