failure
noun
an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success.
failures
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pluralof failure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His buffoonish bravado and frequent failures alienate everyone who is not completely in his camp.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
“We need clear and honest information from the Department of Defense about the operational failures that led to the problems aboard the USS Lincoln to ensure this never happens again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Wall Street Journal found dozens of examples of ticketing failures involving all kinds of events—a Knicks game, a “Hamilton” performance, a George Strait concert and a Bill Gates book talk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Thames Water has faced intense criticism for several years over failures to prevent sewage discharges and leaks.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“I am not doing a capable job, sire; please forgive me and believe me when I say that my failures were those of the body and mind and not of the heart.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
