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failed

Definition for failed

adjective as in abortive

adjective as in bankrupt

adjective as in insolvent

adjective as in unsuccessful

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"If you look at it through the prism of I'm a failed manager who's lucky to get this job, then of course these first five weeks look like 'This guy is under pressure'," he said.

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The former Tottenham boss failed to win any of his eight matches in charge of Forest, with two draws and six defeats across all competitions.

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As we witnessed with former Vice President Kamala Harris’ failed presidential campaign, celebrity politics will not slow down Trumpism, nor will it quell the rising authoritarian tide.

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Talks to revive the agreement have failed so far, and in August, Britain, Germany and France triggered the so-called "snapback" process, leading to the re-imposition of the UN sanctions.

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But Melodee then failed to pick up assignments, prompting the school to initiate outreach reach out to her mother, and, ultimately, law enforcement.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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