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has failed
  • present perfect of fail (3rd person singular).

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Time and time again, the commission has failed in its mission to be a voice for Angelenos, said Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

So far, its apps initiative has failed to excite, and it seems unlikely it can deliver a device that will convince consumers to trade in iPhones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Prosecutors say at this point, Juin only had a few thousand dollars left in his bank account and that he has failed to repay any of the money.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

It is the first time in all seven seasons of VAR that a club has failed to get one overturn in their favour.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

So again the power of the priest has failed, I thought.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya