failed

Example Sentences

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He said if they failed to behave, they could be sent home - and would be forced to repeat the isolation the following day.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

But with two chances to end the contest, Paraguay failed to score twice in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

At the World Cup, Ecuador began the tournament with a tough last-minute loss to Ivory Coast and then failed to score against debutant Curacao.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

And yet, lawmakers keep reaching for the same failed answer — more beef imports.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“So, we failed on an epic level,” I said flatly.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin