fault

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It was a desperate measure, through no fault of Foden's, that should now be forgotten.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Shashikala said: "The bank said it was our fault because we transferred the money."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Their thoughts are jumbled, falling over one another: his fault . . . how could he .

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila