failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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After struggling to conceive naturally and a failed course of IVF, their dream of having children finally came true when Zoë became pregnant with Joey, who was born in April 2021.
From BBC
Officers failed in their duty to guard the integrity of the crime scene, the evidence and witness accounts, the Journal found.
Either way, two players that Slot subbed on failed to finish the game.
From BBC
Over the past 30 years, California has consistently failed to meet that standard.
From Los Angeles Times
Advocates argue the newly released files underscore that Epstein was not operating unnoticed, raising fresh questions about why early warnings failed to trigger sustained investigations.
From Salon
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