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as in to stumble
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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as in to trespass
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of err
Dodgers Photos: Dodgers, Yankees, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in the starriest World Series in decades
Oct. 26, 2024
Shortstop Anthony Volpe erred next, spiking a throw to third on a ground ball from Will Smith to load the bases with no outs.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Twitter executives have defended their actions in 2020 as an attempt to avoid giving incentives for cyberattacks on a presidential campaign, though ex-CEO Jack Dorsey has said that, in hindsight, the company erred.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
This one errs on the repair end of the spectrum, utilizing vitamin E, shea butter, and botanical oils to treat brittle strands.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
While there was no dispute the Times erred, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed Palin’s case while a New York jury was deliberating.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Twitter executives have defended their actions in 2020 as an attempt to avoid giving incentives for cyberattacks on a presidential campaign, though ex-CEO Jack Dorsey has said that, in hindsight, the company erred.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
This one errs on the repair end of the spectrum, utilizing vitamin E, shea butter, and botanical oils to treat brittle strands.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
While there was no dispute the Times erred, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed Palin’s case while a New York jury was deliberating.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
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The chances of you strolling up to a domain registrar and snapping up a domain worth thousands of dollars is about the same as stumbling upon a Jackson Pollock in a thrift store.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Northern California, the San Francisco Giants stumbled to another losing season in 2024.David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Li was arrested the next day for allegedly trespassing at Mar-a-Lago.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
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At one time, the property required 24-hour security due to trespassing concerns.Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Last week, the Lions squeaked out a 23-20 win against the Chicago Bears, thanks to some late-game heroics and a bit of luck as the Bears fumbled away their shot to tie or win.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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With its The Princess Bride meets The Tudors vibes, My Lady Jane had the potential to go down in the annals of television history as one of the greats — now, it will just be remembered as an appalling case of TV executives fumbling the bag.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Imagine sweating it out in a sauna after a day of adventure, then stepping into the dome to stretch, breathe, or simply let your mind wander.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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And Brunson? All hearts in New York City skipped a beat when the Knicks’ captain and floor general tripped over a fan sitting court side and gingerly walked directly to the locker room.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although quarterback Jared Goff tripped during the handoff exchange with running back David Montgomery, the Lions still managed to put Lions kicker Jake Bates in position for a 35-yard field goal attempt.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Oxford Industries — Shares of the apparel and footwear retailer fell almost 5% after its third quarter results missed on both top and bottom lines.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 94.48 points, or 0.21%, to 44,153.35.Chibuike Oguh, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Burroughs’s alter ego, a blundering heroin addict pining after a younger man, the actor manages to be uncool onscreen for the first time ever.Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2024
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Teevan remained at Microsoft while the mother ship blundered its way through the mobile era.Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Egger's reimagination of Nosferatu doesn't stray far from the original film's storyline.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Most fans are pleased with Taylor-Johnson's casting, but comic book readers are concerned this version of Kraven may stray too far from the beloved source material.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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