failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot said the booster failed to complete its so-called boost-back burn after launch.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The group entered the water at Vaavu Atoll on 14 May and were reported missing when they failed to resurface later on.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The brand has also failed to gain traction in Australia, where GYG operates more than 200 restaurants and has said it wants more than 1,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Now, who can explain the telltale flaw in the Butterfly Cadet Frost failed to apprehend?”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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