Example Sentences

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Britain's asylum system is "failing to cope in the face of severe pressure", an influential committee of cross-party MPs has warned.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“I have traveled to festivals all over the world in the last few years. I don’t know that I can define why freedom is failing, but I see that it is — everywhere.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"Australia's world-leading social media laws are not failing. But big tech is failing to obey the laws," Communications Minister Anika Wells told reporters at the time.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Chabria: How the first potential Latino governor is failing to excite Latino voters is exactly what I’m talking about.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“Don’t tell me the bank’s failed. Banks is failing all over. Had I better draw out my funds? Is there time?”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck