err
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“Our intent will always be to err on the side of access, which is the decision I have made with regard to “Roots.’”
From Salon • May 31, 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
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
And Jethro remembered words in the President’s letter: “There will be much criticism, but if I err it will be on the side of mercy.”
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
Vocabulary lists containing err
Grade 10, List 1
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Essential Three-Letter Words, Part 1
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