failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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When Cauchi moved to another city and and came under the care of a different doctor, a discharge letter from Boros-Lavack also failed to provide enough information to prompt intervention, the coroner said.
From BBC
The German brigade already deployed to Lithuania failed to intervene, in part because Russia used drones to lay mines on roads leading out of its base.
But when the Dodgers emailed their roughly 55 tour guides Wednesday to say they were getting the pay raise they sought during a failed attempt to unionize, there must have been more smiles than frowns.
From Los Angeles Times
However, the interim government has failed to produce the "beautiful Bangladesh based on peace, equality, justice and fairness" he had hoped for, he told the BBC.
From BBC
A mid-season injury and squad rotation has meant Moore has failed to feature in 12 of Rangers' 25 league matches, but Rohl is now demanding consistency as his side attempt to reel Hearts in.
From BBC
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