error
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Mexico opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Quiñones capitalized on a defensive error by South Africa and fired a shot down the middle, between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The ultimate replacement rate of 36.6% is higher than the original rate for early retirees, and reduced from the exceedingly high rates that emerged from an error in the indexation of benefits in the 1970s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
A zero-percent target would leave little room for error, as even a minor shock could result in deflation, or falling prices, arguably as bad an outcome, or worse, than inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Importantly, it has to be a clear error to give the foul and not just a subjective difference of opinion about the card.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Mutations occur when DNA is damaged by chemicals or X-rays, or when the DNA replication enzyme makes a spontaneous error in copying genes.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing error
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 2
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Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 3
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