error

Example Sentences

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One on-field error was recorded in Gameweek 31.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“This was a release packaging issue caused by human error, not a security breach. We’re rolling out measures to prevent this from happening again,” the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Jake Bauers of the Brewers reached base after Rays shortstop Ben Williamson made a throwing error, and Bucknor called Bauers out for failing to touch first base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

One explanation for someone else’s information appearing on your tax return is simple human error.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Still, Zhang Hemin and Huang Yan recognized that this first attempt would also be mostly trial and error.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh