fault
Example Sentences
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Based on your account, the cistern appears to have developed a new fault immediately after the repair and/or the original problem may have been more complex than first realised.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
"I think being a little bit more savvy, understanding that being too honest at times is probably too much of a fault for us."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
The rise of so-called “nuclear verdicts” in civil claims reflects a nationwide trend rather than a fault of her leadership, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Then I reminded myself that it wasn’t her fault.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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