1
as in to die
to stop functioning
my car failed just as I was about to head to work
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2
as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office
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as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal
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as in to weaken
to lose bodily strength or vigor
ever since she reached the age of 90, Grandma has been noticeably failing
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as in to forget
to miss the opportunity or obligation
failed to mention that he was looking for new job
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Recent Examples of fail
Local authorities have repeatedly failed to find relatives after people have died, even though the family members were reachable, leaving the bodies to go unclaimed.
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Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
He is also charged with failing to fulfill his public duties.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Other union representation votes have failed at other Amazon facilities before and since then.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
He is also charged with failing to fulfill his public duties.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Other union representation votes have failed at other Amazon facilities before and since then.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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On Election Day, Ramirez and Hernandez found out Hernandez’s brother Johnny died, undocumented, in Minersville, Pa.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Diane Delano, a prolific character actress known for roles in Northern Exposure, Popular, PEN15, Days of Our Lives, and many other projects, has died.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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After France's government collapses:Macron names Francois Bayrou prime minister Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since late 2021, replacing conservative Angela Merkel, who spent 16 years in the role.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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China’s most recent retail sales data also disappointed, missing forecasts.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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There's no question that Seeger, a longtime champion of Dylan's folkie talent, was disappointed when the star defied Newport Folk Festival programmers by playing a loud if short set with electric instruments.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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This rare condition occurs when the ligaments holding the lower ribs in place weaken, allowing the ribs to move out of position and causing pain.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Gone but not forgotten, Ingenuity completed the first flight of a powered aircraft on a planet other than Earth, and inspired more plans for helicopter drones to be sent to Mars.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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While learning how to speak with confidence, don’t forget to listen actively and pay attention to your client’s needs and preferences.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Parts of the Skylab space station crashed into Australia and the Indian Ocean during its reentry in 1979.George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Fire officials said the plane crashed into a building's exterior stairwell area, meaning the flames were confined to the outside of the building, the outlet added.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Common Mistakes To Avoid While explainer videos are incredibly effective, there are some common mistakes to look out for to avoid missing the mark.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Panthers had methodically moved down the field, with Young converting three third downs on completions to running back Chuba Hubbard and rookie wideout Jalen Coker, who was back after missing three games with a quad injury.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This shift in mindset happens not through mandate but through results: When teams experience firsthand how AI amplifies their capabilities, their resistance naturally fades.Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement As the years pass, those banners hanging inside Pauley Pavilion fade like the memories of those championships.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Fail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fail. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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