fault
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Perhaps universities will address the elephant in the room: Student cheating is rampant, and it is the fault of the faculty.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“The Boys,” through no fault of its own, became an example of TV history repeating.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Antonelli accepted he was at fault for that, saying: "I was definitely too optimistic. I also took a massive bump and I almost spun in a straight line so also that induced the lock-up."
From BBC • May 23, 2026
A second big speech toward the end will almost certainly get groans that are as much our fault as his.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“Imagine, you being a pirate! I hope they did not force you to be too...piratical. Although it would hardly be your fault if they did.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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