is erring
- present progressive of err (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But in the case of Ukraine, Mr. Blinken is erring on the side of safety.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
"Right now, our team is erring on the side of caution."
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2021
The company is erring on the side of caution by overstaffing its facilities, according to workers in multiple states.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2020
Attorney David Leopold, from Cleveland, Ohio, said he is erring on the side of caution, advising his clients to stay in the United States to avoid being stranded abroad.
From Reuters ● Jan. 29, 2017
Well, I have been taught to think of a man as strong and brave, and tender and merciful to every living creature, but most of all to a woman, if she is erring and fallen.
From The Christian A Story by Caine, Hall, Sir
