faultier; faultiest
Examples of faulty in a Sentence
the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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Enbridge first issued a report to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Nov. 11, stating that two gallons of crude oil spilled at its Cambridge Station due to a faulty connection.
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Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
These faulty assumptions can lead to frustration and disengagement when reality does not meet their expectations, ultimately affecting their work ethic and job performance.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent years, city code and building inspectors have found faulty fire-safety systems and elevators inoperable for months at a time, effectively trapping many elderly and disabled residents inside.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
McCarthy couldn’t resist the chance to do a little physical comedy, getting sprayed by a faulty beer tap before crashing through the wall — through which John Mulaney emerged!
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Dec. 2024
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Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
These faulty assumptions can lead to frustration and disengagement when reality does not meet their expectations, ultimately affecting their work ethic and job performance.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent years, city code and building inspectors have found faulty fire-safety systems and elevators inoperable for months at a time, effectively trapping many elderly and disabled residents inside.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
McCarthy couldn’t resist the chance to do a little physical comedy, getting sprayed by a faulty beer tap before crashing through the wall — through which John Mulaney emerged!
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Faulty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faulty. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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