flaw
Example Sentences
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It means you are a capitalist wallflower, a laggard with a serious character flaw.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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
Barron Roth, a 32-year-old product manager at a tech company, said the bot referred to a flaw in his code as a “classic little goblin.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Or maybe just one flaw, but that could be all that's needed.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Five men climbed into rubber rafts and paddled toward shore to mark the landing site with lights—and immediately discovered a major flaw in the plan.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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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