fault
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On the other hand, if the slowdown is AI’s fault, they say, then there isn’t much that can be done easily, given the technology’s unstoppable force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Moderate quakes of about magnitude 6.1 and 5.6 in Monterey County preceded the megaquake on the San Andreas fault in 1857, estimated to be a magnitude 7.9, rupturing fault between Monterey to L.A. counties.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Geological Survey suggested it added stress onto another nearby fault just over 3 miles away, triggering a larger magnitude-7.5 quake 39 seconds later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The coroner said the jury cannot find anyone at fault or apportion blame in their inquest verdict.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
And the “National Anthem”—I try to sing it at baseball games; it’s not my fault my voice doesn’t go that high.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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