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Recent Examples of errancy
Traversing Central and Eastern Europe, New York, California, the Southwestern U. S., Buenos Aires, and Haiti, Reines resembles a cosmic outlaw, a modern-day wandering Jew, whose errancy and alienation disrupts illusions of order.
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Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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When applied across a $500 million capital investment in net new builds—where UPS systems might account for only a small portion—the effect is at less than 1%, effectively a rounding error in the overall budget.—
Ryan Mallory,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Christian Kuntz for making a bunch of errors at the hot corner.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Over the past decade, the legendary team was known for tragic blunders regarding decision making and communication.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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In total, Bonilla will walk away with a $29.8 million payday because of Wilpon’s blunder.—
Allen Kim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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After opening the year as one of the sport's best teams, the Yankees have endured a brutal slip in the standings replete with defensive errors and baserunning miscues.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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That miscue occurred three days after Austin Wells left second base following the second out of the ninth inning in Wednesday’s 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, thinking there were three outs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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It was ruled an incomplete pass rather than fumble... Malik Washington had a 15-yard run.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Patriots’ defense came away with four interceptions and a fumble recovery.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the verbal flubs both Charles and Diana made, the groom forgot to kiss his bride following their vow exchange.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The polite correction was to ensure fans knew Wolf was excited to be a member of the Nets, not their in-state rival, the New York Knicks, a harmless flub.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Jon Michaels, a professor of law at UCLA who lectures about national security, said that the documents found in the printer of the Alaskan hotel reveal a lapse in professional judgement in preparation for a high-stakes meeting.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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Homer Glen officials said this is not a new tax on residents who are buying groceries but rather a chance to ensure the village does not see a lapse in revenue.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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