flaw
Example Sentences
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The basic flaw, exposed so nakedly in this Chichester Festival Theatre performance—recorded in January at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall—is with the original story.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Lesch’s delivery had one major flaw: He threw directly overhand, as opposed to three-quarters or even sidearm, which can increase velocity but also places additional strain on the shoulder and elbow.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
With appeal overturn rates running at 60% or higher, that’s not a flaw in the system.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Previously, researchers treated the polymer in these inks as a flaw because it interfered with electrical performance.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
He had never learned how to repair wounds, and now he came to think of it—particularly in light of his immediate plans—this seemed a serious flaw in his magical education.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing flaw
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
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Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 5
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