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not working properly or as intended
- The car was recalled due to faulty brakes that posed a safety risk.
- She returned the faulty appliance after it stopped functioning within a week.
- The faulty wiring in the house caused frequent power outages.
- The manufacturer issued a warning about a batch of faulty products that could potentially harm users.
- The technician discovered a faulty circuit that was responsible for the device's erratic behavior.
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not functioning correctly or failing to meet proper standards
- His conclusion was based on faulty assumptions.
- The report contained faulty information that misled the public.
- She made a decision using faulty logic.
- The witness's faulty memory affected the trial.
- His faulty interpretation of the data led to the wrong results.