failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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"The decision is an opportunity for Rabat to challenge what it sees as an international mechanism that has failed to resolve the dispute," Issam Laaroussi, a Moroccan expert in international relations, tells the BBC.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
When the reconciliation failed, the custody fight landed there, where a lawyer wanted $7,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Years of UN-sponsored negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Still, some felt Stewart failed to fully address the core of the criticism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
I explain everything—the tropical postcards, Mom’s mountain of lies, the garbage puzzle we failed to assemble.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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