error

Example Sentences

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"The amount of unforced errors is the biggest negative. We made too many mistakes. When we were up there we lacked the cutting edge on the day."

From Barron's

Critics have contended that drivers shouldn’t be punished for clerical errors of the DMV.

From Los Angeles Times

As in “The Martian,” the story is built around trial and error and the scientific method.

From Los Angeles Times

Several fans said they were shown an error message as they tried to play it - something that often happens with big new releases on streaming platforms.

From BBC

"We all share the responsibility for road safety as evidence shows that more than nine in 10 deaths and serious injuries are due to human error," she said.

From BBC