Sentence examples for could be in error from inspiring English sources

True crack initiation occurs gradually rather than as an abrupt event, and therefore the critical J strictly based on initiation could be in error.

For the purposes of observation planning, it should be assumed that individual observed line wavelengths could be in error by up to about 0.02 Å for λ < 60 Å, and 0.05 Å for λ > 60 Å.

Are we prepared to imagine that he could be in error again?

The density of the upper atmosphere varies according to many factors, and this means that Hubble's predicted position for six weeks' time could be in error by up to 4000 km.

Romney reminds me of a man who would summon the manager if a waitress messed up his order, even when it was he who made the mistake, (perhaps even more so, lest anyone know he could be in error) and the manager would make her apologize for disturbing his Majesty's peace.

Some prominent analysts, including the hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio (whom I profiled in 2011), have warned that the Fed could be in danger of repeating its error.

"Could you be in error?" Mailer asked ruminatively.

These numbers of buildings damaged or destroyed are estimates and could easily be in error.

Addresses on the birth certificate could also be in error, but this would probably be less likely.

Since color experiences in principle could be systematically in error, this is distinct from the ontological question of which properties the colors are, though the same options suggest themselves.

But if the parameter is different, portions of it could be completely in error".