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errancy

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Definition of errancy

as in inaccuracy

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This can include addressing low visibility or reputational concerns, as well as inaccuracies—which is where a PR team steps in to ensure media outreach and content strategy are aligned.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Since modern speedometers operate electronically based on how fast your tires are traveling, if the tires themselves are larger, aren’t inflated at the right level or have low tread, that can lead to speed inaccuracies.

— Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of inaccuracy

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The Reds tied the score in the bottom half on Swanson’s run-scoring throwing error at shortstop and Ke’Bryan Hayes’ RBI single.

— Gary Schatz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Let the machines do what’s mechanical—generating practice problems, flagging errors, grading the responses that are beyond discussion.

— Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of error

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After last week's high-profile blunder saw Erling Haaland wrongly awarded the winning goal against Manchester United, VAR Matt Donohue and assistant Blake Antrobus have been stood down for this round of fixtures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
José Caballero, who had a solo homer and an RBI single, and Ben Rice, who blooped a go-ahead, two-run single, also helped the Yankees overcome a few defensive blunders.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of blunder

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The miscues and lack of execution affected all phases of the game during their 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Their high-scoring night also came despite offensive miscues like a couple of rare bad snaps from All-Pro center Creed Humphrey or miscommunications here and there from Mahomes and his receivers.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of miscue

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There, the discovery of a spacecraft and additional extraterrestrials transforms their chase into a simple struggle for survival, as what began as a series of understandable misjudgments spirals into a tragedy of cosmic scale.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
When someone is experiencing imposter syndrome, success is attributed to luck, excessive effort, charm or other people's misjudgment.

— Sandro da Silva, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of misjudgment

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Spartans quarterback Steve Clarkson, throws for 285 yards, three touchdowns and scores on a three-yard keeper for the win after a Cardinal fumble.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
In a momentum-flipping, third-quarter play, Southlake Carroll’s punter dropped a snap, and Jeremiah Taylor capitalized, forcing a fumble.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fumble

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In the passing game, Smith played mistake-free football, allowing the Jets’ defense to pin its ears back with a lead and close out the game.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
And mistakes just don’t happen, said Davin Maske, the Angels’ director of entertainment and production.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of mistake

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While that kind of flub could still happen with an affiliated exchange, there’s some extra comfort for Robinhood when working with Rothera and now OG’s exchange given the ongoing dialogue between companies.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The Padres turned those flubs into three early runs and won, 3-2.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of flub

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