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The Berachah Industrial Home for the Redemption of Erring Girls was a real-life Texas almshouse for “fallen” young ladies at the turn of the 20th century.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2019

Erring on the side of asking before touching is a guideline so simple it might just work.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2019

Erring on the safe side certainly made White exceptional.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2016

Erring too far in one direction stymies cultural creativity; leaning too far in the other discourages creators.

From Economist • Dec. 11, 2014

Erring brother to be spoken kindly to, 134-u.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert