erring
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Etymology
Origin of erring
1300–50; Middle English; replacing Middle English errand. See err, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Pushing off before the lights go out results in heavy penalties or even disqualification and that led to many of the sliders erring on the side of caution with some hesitant starts.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
However, during the meeting some members of the governing council said there “could be a case for erring on the dovish side.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
“We should be erring on the side of doing too much, not doing too little.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the team were erring on the side of caution in their handling of Wembanyama's calf problem.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
“Your mother’s erring on the side of caution. You know how she gets.”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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