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

He felt that a return before opening day was a bit ambitious, and that it would be better to err on the side of caution.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 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

“The guidelines err in promoting meat and dairy products, which are principal drivers of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity,” Neal Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Many people living outside the evacuation zone in Fukushima decided to err on the side of caution, too.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland