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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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Other reasons include inaccuracy (35.5%), privacy and security concerns (30.1%), and not updating to the latest software (19.7%).Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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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.Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Bears, however, made several unforced errors that set their offense back.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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These principles are derived from industries with zero tolerance for accidents and errors, such as space exploration and commercial aviation.Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some economists say Fed officials could be making a blunder that risks reigniting inflation and undercutting their pledge to rely on the latest data when making rate decisions.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Analysts said Ding made a crucial blunder in the deciding Game 14 that ultimately handed Gukesh the teen the title.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Nets actually capitalized on numerous Cleveland miscues early and found themselves up 12-5 against the best team in the Eastern Conference with 8:14 left in the first quarter.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Seattle had a ton of special teams miscues in the first half that helped the Jets take advantage early.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Hubbard has recorded 24 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble this season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rohan Nadkarni The Seahawks take advantage of the Josh Jacobs fumble and punch it in the end zone.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The AfD’s election manifesto for the upcoming federal election calls partial cannabis legalization a mistake that must be reversed.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reminding them that their jobs are hard and that making mistakes is to be expected also helps them to take risks and innovate without fear.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s camp had its own flubs in the final stretch.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, in the days since the book's release, some fans noticed some big flubs within the book.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Nets were up three with 1:06 left when the Bucks suffered their worst mental lapse of the night.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Trump's decision to inject the issue into shutdown talks added a new dimension to the legislative fight with just two days to go before funding lapses.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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