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error

[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /


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Meanwhile, higher labor and food expenses continue to pressure margins, leaving operators little room for error.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The poll of 1,351 likely voters conducted May 19-24 had Bass with 26% support, Raman with 25% support and Pratt with 22% support, with a 3% margin of error.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

New York chef Jason Hall, who serves a whole rotisserie chicken at Cathédrale Restaurant for $78, says the high price leaves less room for error.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Like anyone new to tradecraft, he learned by trial and error.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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