Such conflicts suggest there is more to Ms Reno's troubles than personal error.

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What a pity that his service should come to a premature end through the collision of personal error and a zero-tolerance culture.

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An error on a personal income tax form is a little naughty perhaps, yes.

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Last Monday evening I made a severe error of judgment, failing to protect my personal safety, and became the victim of what was for me a frightening and shocking crime.

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