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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
Noun
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At the manufacturing stage, inaccuracy in demand intelligence and supply forecasting contributes significantly to food waste.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The documentary contained many inaccuracies, incorrect juxtapositions of timelines, and misstatements and omissions of fact — perhaps deliberate to capture their ‘truth,’ perhaps due to simple error.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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The pressure to manage heavy caseloads, navigate complex legal systems and meet client demands often leaves little room for error (or rest).—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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That's detected by the cerebellum, and its goal is to minimize that error signal.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Still, many in Kenya condemned the talks as a political blunder by President William Ruto, and called on him to reverse course.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The verdict came after a blunder by Miami-Dade state prosecutors, who felt the need to apologize to jurors for not identifying a purse on the couch next to where Knighton was sitting in Blount’s apartment when she was shot.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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One key to the Terps’ comeback in the second half was their ability to capitalize on the Nittany Lions’ miscues.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
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The two teams traded baskets for the rest of the half, with the Knights holding a 30-29 lead at the half. UCF forced 12 first-half turnovers courtesy of 8 steals and converted those miscues into 9 points.—
Matt Murschel,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Williams had two sacks and forced a fumble in that victory.—
Bruce Feldman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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And unsurprisingly, after a few public fumbles, Timberlake has leaned into this identity rather than shy away from it.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, a few hours later, Party admitted that recording and teasing the song was a mistake.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Closing Rockledge hospital is a mistake The recent decision by Orlando Health to close its Rockledge Hospital will cost lives in Cocoa.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many defendants care primarily about resolving the case, being able to deduct the payment, and not being on the hook for any tax flubs the plaintiff makes.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere in the interview, Ferrell explained why the mysterious line flub happened.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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As the White House takes control of the pool roster, the TASS staffer’s presence represents a potential security lapse on the White House’s part.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The video kicked off with a time lapse of Ripa sitting in a chair as makeup and hairstylists did their work, putting on the Glinda makeup and styling her blonde hair just like the character’s.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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