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errancy

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Definition of errancy

as in inaccuracy

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Although many tried to couch their complaints in critiques of the film’s historical inaccuracy, The Odyssey is a fantasy film that features magic and monsters.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Put another way, seek primary sources as a hedge against bias and inaccuracy.

— Rey Ramsey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of inaccuracy

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That doesn’t sound cheap, but thinking any premium means a fund is pricey is another first-level blunder.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
In 2026, Mattel is doubling down and averting any PR blunders with a Holiday Barbie that, by all accounts, looks genuinely gorgeous.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of blunder

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But as the team looks to fortify its roster in the middle of an improbable contention surge, fans might be thinking about some of the transaction miscues the team has had in previous years.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
But Jackson took it more personally, rattling off the list of his miscues when speaking with reporters afterward.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of miscue

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In 2025, the Chiefs’ defense forced only eight fumbles, tied with the Green Bay Packers for the second-worst mark in the league — ahead of only the Tennessee Titans (7).

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Jaydon Blue takes advantage of Mafah fumble The backup running back role is up for grabs going into training camp, and Wednesday served as the first opportunity for the players behind Javonte Williams on the depth chart to make an impression.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of fumble

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Our work shows that expressive cues appear to shift how people perceive a mistake out of the category of technical malfunction and into the category of social violation, like those that happen between people.

— Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
But according to rocket scientists at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), slamming a nuclear warhead directly into the side of a space rock is a rookie mistake.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of mistake

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Watch Wilson discuss his Legally Blonde character flub in the video above.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
The lefty, who needed 37 pitches to get through the fourth due to Cabrera’s flub and three free passes, logged five innings, two runs (0 earned), four walks and six strikeouts over 96 pitches.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

Definition of flub

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