erring
Example Sentences
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But officials also acknowledged the speed with which the Taliban overtook the country and indicated a new stance of erring on the side of “aggressive communication” about risks.
From New York Times
Maybe everyone’s erring on the side of being a bit more conservative — and stingy with their optimism.
From Washington Post
There was turn for the spinners, albeit with Leach erring on the short side.
From BBC
Ana Gloria Garciga, a senior air and product manager at Embark Beyond, advises erring on the side of caution when making these types of connections.
From Washington Post
I'll err on the side of not erring from now on.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.