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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The Berachah Industrial Home for the Redemption of Erring Girls was a real-life Texas almshouse for “fallen” young ladies at the turn of the 20th century.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2019
Erring on the side of asking before touching is a guideline so simple it might just work.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2019
Erring on the side of transparency to ensure taxpayers are getting a fair deal is never a bad deal.
From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2018
Erring too far in one direction stymies cultural creativity; leaning too far in the other discourages creators.
From Economist • Dec. 11, 2014
Erring in nothing, and failing in nothing, he encountered dangers, and passed through scenes that belong to romance, but which his iron intellect rendered a substantial reality.
From Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor
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