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defects

  • plural of defect.
  • present tense form of defect (3rd person singular).

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"Other schedule risks remain, including the detailed designs for the aircraft interiors, fabrication of the wire bundles, and rework to correct defects in structural modifications," the report said.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

"I want all of Paraguay to enjoy this. We may have our defects, but we have a heart that never gives up, and that's what keeps us alive."

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Some Ford vehicles have transmission defects that could cause them to engage the park function while in motion, potentially damaging the vehicle’s parking system, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Fossil fuel emissions are drivers of climate change and linked to a range of health conditions, including asthma, various cancers and birth defects.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

Agent Orange was later linked to cancer and birth defects in Vietnamese and Americans who were heavily exposed to it.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge