failing
noun
an act or instance of failing; failure.
failings
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pluralof failing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He said the "multi-agency failings need a multi-agency review" and that lessons should be learned and acted on.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
That said, ownership of BP’s historical failings is a good step forward for the investment case, and we look to the call for more clarity on the financial framework and tangible plans ahead.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Wright said "greed, incompetence and an inability to keep up with his own failings" had all played a part in his crimes.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The school is now run by a new trust which says the failings have led to "important learning".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The job was a sign of his failings.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
