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at fault

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Idioms and Phrases

Responsible for a mistake, trouble, or failure; deserving blame. For example, At least three cars were involved in the accident, so it was hard to determine which driver was at fault , or He kept missing the target and wondered if the sight on his new rifle was at fault . In Britain this usage was formerly considered incorrect but is now acceptable; in America it has been widespread since the mid-1800s. Also see in the wrong .

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The supplier voluntarily recalled the onion products at fault, and the FDA cautioned the public about the contaminated yellow onions, which were being served on McDonald’s hamburgers.

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But one of the two priests — both survived the ordeal — said later that he did not believe Bergoglio to be at fault.

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If Edison is found at fault, the commission probably would be involved in deciding how much customers, rather than the utility’s shareholders, should pay for the billions of dollars in damages.

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Commissioners on Thursday were grateful for the community input, including from Sable employees, whom Harmon called “hard-working people” not responsible or at fault for the Coastal Act violations.

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Asked if he had identified who on his staff was at fault, he responded, "a staffer wasn't responsible," and repeated that the error was his "full responsibility".

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