failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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When he finally escaped, Fawaz entered the care system - a system designed to protect vulnerable children, but one he believes failed him.
From BBC
A blood test which looks for multiple types of cancer has failed to achieve its key objective in a major NHS trial, the company has announced.
From BBC
Shares of Grail lost more than half their value on Friday, after a key trial of the company’s cancer screener failed to meet its primary objective.
From MarketWatch
US-mediated talks in Geneva earlier this week failed to make progress on the key issue of territory in any deal to end the conflict.
From Barron's
He twice failed to serve out the opening set and saw a 3-0 lead in the second quickly wiped out.
From Barron's
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