fail
verb (used without object)
to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved.
will fail
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future tenseof fail.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“Such a replacement will fail to adequately honor President John F. Kennedy, but would be simpler and more economical to build, operate, and maintain,” the administration’s lawyers wrote in the filing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
It is expected to be the first day since 29 June when temperatures will fail to reach 25C anywhere in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"Policing today will fail if it is not allowed to keep pace with criminals through technology," Met Commissioner Mark Rowley said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
New diagnostic tests and treatments will fail without sufficient access and organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
If he doesn't sell me at all, my attempt to save Darin will fail.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
