Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

have erred

  • present perfect of err.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Having been seven points behind after losing to Aberdeen in September in what proved to be Michael Beale's last game in charge, the Ibrox side have erred little since under the Belgian.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2024

Since then, authorities have erred on the side of caution, issuing swift mass evacuation orders whenever inhabited areas are under threat.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2023

Some analysts contend the U.S. intelligence may have erred in assessing that a nuclear test was imminent.

From Washington Times Nov. 23, 2022

Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi admitted Thursday he might have erred in trying to protect Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 29, 2022

“Is it possible that I have erred in my supposition?”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker