They are often extremely sensitive about how they come across to adults and worry that the slightest flaw will prevent their obtaining a job.

But a flaw, apparently in the Hubble's main light-gathering mirror, has prevented the 43-foot telescope from functioning properly.

After a final exam she learns that a flaw in her voice will prevent her from singing lead.

In late March the X-37 flew, but a flaw prevented the free flight and the vehicle returned to the ground still docked with its White Knight carrier.

The Governor's flaws will not prevent him or his sound running mate, Stan Lundine, from winning, nor should they.

The flaws in his psyche prevented him from using the stolen information to gain an insight into Steve's thought processes.

But your flaws, as some might see them, don't prevent those who know you from loving you, respecting you, admiring you.

Colon cancer on the right side results only after the flaw prevents a gene from activating a substance, or receptor, on the surface of cells, he said.

Unfortunately, one flaw or another prevents much of Manhattan's sublet space from fitting the needs of prospective tenants.

In real flight this flaw alone would prevent the crew from slowing down the falling balloon despite having ballast on board.