fault
Example Sentences
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In this case, an Old World hantavirus was at fault, not the Andes strain that’s responsible for the outbreak on the cruise ship.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Major disruption is expected on some rail services in southern England until the end of the day after a radio fault, Network Rail has said.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Spirit had another recent problem that wasn’t its fault: the defective engines on the Airbus planes.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
The company denied it was at fault in some cases and admitted it was at fault in others, often saying it was due to issues with specific adjusters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
He says it like this is also my fault.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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