err

Example Sentences

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There were occasions when Wales attacked freely under Rob Page – wins over Croatia and Finland come to mind – but they tended to err on the side of caution under Bellamy's predecessor.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Based on her forecast, the Fed could err on the side of patience as it assesses the impact of recent rate reductions, Hammack said Tuesday at an event in Ohio on banking and monetary policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Early childhood advocates in California tend to err on the side of limiting testing as well, Fuller said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Going forward, with these friends or any others, I’d err on the side of being overly communicative.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

I don’t know if it still hurts people’s feelings at that age to be thought of as older, but it’s better to err on the side of caution.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali