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failing
adjective as in not well, weak
noun as in lapse, shortcoming
Strong matches
Weak matches
Example Sentences
But she has been criticised for failing to halt the violence gripping the country and is facing increased hostility from nearby countries.
Three years later of course, that 2012 team flamed out of their home Rugby World Cup, failing to get out of the pool stage.
It warned that failing to comply with Somali and international aviation rules could pose safety risks and lead to "serious legal consequences".
In recent months, authorities have closed several cafes and restaurants for failing to enforce hijab rules or for serving alcohol, which is prohibited in Iran.
But that’s no excuse for failing to have ideas to promote and debate and take to the voters even if they can’t pass them.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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