err

Example Sentences

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“I tend to want to always err on the side of sending out more information than less,” Ghilarducci said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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

“Because the IRS asks for enough information to be sent to ‘adequately disclose’ the gift, we usually advise our clients to err on the side of too much information.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 7, 2025

She wasn’t sure if an apprentice warranted the title of “Your Honor,” but it couldn’t hurt to err on the side of respect.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman