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errant

[er-uhnt] / ˈɛr ənt /


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It means there is the potential for CAR-T therapy to be used more widely to target errant B cells.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When errant, injured, or wildfire-hurt bears or mountain lions wander into Tahoe communities, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescues the animals and determines if they can be released back into the wild.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Overall the Lakers committed 21 more turnovers, giving up 26 points off the mistakes while paying dearly for every errant dribble or misfired pass against the swarming Thunder defenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Excuse them, like they popped out of his mouth like an errant burp.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

José Arcadio Buendía received his errant son with joy and initiated him in the search for the philosopher's stone, which he had finally undertaken.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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