err
verb (used without object)
to go astray in thought or belief; be mistaken; be incorrect.
was erring
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past progressiveof err.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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I was erring towards backing the Bees to win, like they did in this fixture last season, but then had second thoughts.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
John also told us that, when Crisp visited the set, he nervously asked him if he felt his own performance was erring on the side of camp.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 29, 2017
Although federal rules don’t apply to those local funds, the agency apparently was erring on the side of caution.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2015
So Sullivan was erring on the side that took a more liberal view of interpreting insider trading, and one perpetuated by U.S.
From Forbes ● Dec. 23, 2014
Cavaliers would have it, the ladies and gentlemen, like Sam's condescension at his wedding-feast, overtopped the mark; but it was erring on the safe side.
From Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes by Sarah Tytler
