failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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However, the surgeon's drill slipped, damaging nerves and blood vessels which led to her needing an above-knee amputation after emergency repair surgery failed, said her lawyers at Hudgell Solicitors.
From BBC
But the defence argued that an accident was always likely to happen and that O'Sullivan was failed by the smart motorway system.
From BBC
Less than a month on from wrapping up a resounding Ashes drubbing, Australia's T20 side has failed to hit similar heights.
From BBC
The cooperative's origins go back to farmer Vilas Shinde, who realised that producers "can achieve so much more" by working together, after he repeatedly failed to export his grapes, Watpade told AFP.
From Barron's
The groups failed to reach an agreement on the key terms, which included Rio Tinto retaining both the chairman and chief executive roles, and pro forma ownership of the combined group.
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