fail
verb (used without object)
to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved.
has been failing
-
present perfect progressiveof fail (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"The state has been failing for almost 16 months to bring them home," Ms Silberman-Sitton said.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2025
Her health has been failing of late, and she hadn’t planned to attend this event because of the rigors of the travel involved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
In that time the rest of my body has been failing me too.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
I have used for years has been failing.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2022
No, no! father is old and of late has been failing rapidly.
From The Touchstone of Fortune by Major, Charles
