failing

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Harper rose to her feet as Dubois leapt in celebration, prompting the referee to warn her for failing to return to her corner.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

She said youth sports at the grassroots level are failing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Parents of pupils have accused school management of failing to inform them about their suspicions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On March 25, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent in the design of their platforms, failing to warn about the dangers of their apps to kids and teens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They’re fighting and failing to keep straight faces.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer