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faults

  • plural
    of fault.
    fault
    noun
    a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing.
  • present tense form
    of fault (3rd person singular).
    fault
    noun
    a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing.

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Although some faults occurred overnight in Northern Ireland, and are showing on NIE's Powercheck tool, external, they are not believed to be storm related.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Its nearly circular outline, elevated central peak, and surrounding rings of faults resembled structures found at other impact sites.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

If a judge faults an environmental review, agencies could correct the purported lapse rather than restart the permitting process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

All the recent L.A. mayors I’ve known had their faults and failures, whether the task was filling potholes, building out transit or addressing the high cost of housing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

"Those faults are what makes the dentures look real," the dentist explained.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin