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as in stumbles
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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as in falls
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of errs
Moyn errs in casting the act as key to gerontocratic power and privilege in America.
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Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $155 post-Prime Day discount makes up for it.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Wearing a little top that errs on lingerie makes this outfit strike the perfect balance of androgyny and femininity.
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Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
While some initial tingling is normal, rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E soothe and add moisture back into the skin—great news for those whose skin errs on the drier side.
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Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
The traditional Republican/conservative stance historically errs in favor of personal civil liberties.
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Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
The business judgment rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the rule.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
The Business Judgment Rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the BJR.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $155 post-Prime Day discount makes up for it.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Wearing a little top that errs on lingerie makes this outfit strike the perfect balance of androgyny and femininity.
—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
While some initial tingling is normal, rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E soothe and add moisture back into the skin—great news for those whose skin errs on the drier side.
—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
The traditional Republican/conservative stance historically errs in favor of personal civil liberties.
—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
The business judgment rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the rule.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
The Business Judgment Rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the BJR.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errs
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In it, the man stumbles around, blinded by the sun, surrounded by insensible tourists.
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The conversation stumbles on for a few moments, but Crook can’t find the words.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.
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Tensions between the galley and the interior continue to escalate over lunch service, when a radio mishap fumbles the order in which the food should go out.
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The movie fumbles the chance to do something arresting with this seminal period in art.
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There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
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Jim wanders the city and teams up with a tough survivalist, Selena, a lethal widower Frank and his daughter Hannah.
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Early on in the clip, Jake Johnson’s former tennis star Dusty Boyd trips over the net and injures his wrist in a bad way.
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Longer trips sail to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
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John DeWitt, the four-star general who oversaw the internment program, in particular, seems to be a forerunner to some of America's worst errors, paranoia, sins.
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God’s likeness, which is our true, spiritual identity, never sins and is never punished.
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Princess Anne’s red lips The princess rarely strays from her beauty comfort zone.
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Like Manuel, the low-key manager rarely strays from the norm during his press briefings, stating the obvious and avoiding controversy.
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“Errs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errs. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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