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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Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, said: "Protecting children online is vital, but these are outrageous plans that will fail to address the underlying causes of online harm."
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
In a truly global market, some formerly protected companies will fail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Can you just briefly explain what the Justice Department is charging here and why you think the case will fail, and why it’s just so worrying, even if it’s doomed to fail?
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
Coming at cross purposes, some of these people will fail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
“I am here because they fail, they have already failed, they will fail some more.”
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
