failed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of failed
First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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A rival Russian draft to extend the mission also failed to secure enough votes.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
When the reconciliation failed, the custody fight landed there, where a lawyer wanted $7,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi returned to Tehran from Doha on Sunday after talks failed to yield enough progress to trigger a visit from U.S. negotiators, mediators said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Still, some felt Stewart failed to fully address the core of the criticism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Pancake, of course!” the Incorrigible children exclaimed in delight, smiting their foreheads; how could they have failed to guess?
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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