fault

Example Sentences

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute to Mazibuko on Monday, describing him as "kind to a fault" and a "saint" who acted as a "wise elder" for the group's younger members.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s nobody’s fault but my own, but I just feel it’s unfair,” said Torres, who now lives in a tent in Chinatown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Ms. Bondi’s great fault is that she was never good at saying no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But due to a fault in processing procedures, if you file your return in the final hours or days before the deadline, you risk being mistakenly classified as a late-filer and charged a 5% penalty.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

‘I want you to know you’re as good as the people who left you behind. That it’s not your fault they moved on. Do you know these things?’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler