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Recent Examples of defectiveness
This worry about defectiveness can lead to a panicked call for literature’s redemption.
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Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defectiveness
Noun
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The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Murekezi pleaded not guilty to all charges by reason of mental illness or cognitive impairment.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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As an example, the suit pointed out that the ADA requires wheelchair-accessible spaces be dispersed throughout a venue so that people with disabilities may choose seating in a variety of locations comparable to those available to non-disabled attendees.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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That's because federal law generally protects Social Security retirement, disability and survivor benefits from garnishment by most private creditors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Shortly after the theft, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu accused the Drents Museum of security failings—a claim the museum rejected—amid mounting threats of legal action against the Dutch.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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About 50% to 75% of people with NF2 will also develop benign tumors on the brain or along the spine, which can cause symptoms like pain, numbness and weakness.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Set during World War II, the drama examines the mechanisms of collaboration under the Vichy regime through the lens of a man whose ambition and moral weakness lead him to become complicit in the persecution and deportation of Jews.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Andreeva has always been a perfectionist, sometimes to her benefit, often to her detriment.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Hacks has often followed the beats of a romantic comedy, sometimes to its detriment.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But while not as well known as some of its fault-busting brethren, the July 8, 1986, temblor kicked off a series of quakes that rattled Southern California for the better part of a decade.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The helicopter crashed Wednesday in Muzaffarabad, the regional capital, apparently because of a technical fault, according to Pakistan’s military.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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“Defectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defectiveness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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