failing

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OpenAI has said that it strengthened safety measures, and Chief Executive Sam Altman apologized for failing to alert law enforcement to the perpetrator’s account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The local authority was also awarded £10,000 in costs after Lowe was found guilty of contempt for failing to comply with the court's order following a trial at Nottingham County Court on 18 May.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A loss doesn't mean the company is failing; it often means it is investing heavily in future growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I keep trying to find the sky’s edge and failing to do so.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga