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[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /


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Then, he proceeded to inform me that rather than be put off by this, I should be grateful for the new information so I could fix my error and not appear to be uneducated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Study participants told us that they initially had faith that the error of their convictions would quickly be corrected.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

According to the education board, the system was introduced to reduce human error and effort and to increase transparency and efficiency.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The criminals, like everyone else, are still trying to figure out how best to use AI through trial and error.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Grandmaster Edmar Mednis said in retrospect: “I couldn’t believe that Fischer was capable of such an error. How is such an error possible from a top master, or from any master?”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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