failing

Example Sentences

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The World Cup begins in North America on Thursday but China won't be there after failing to qualify once again, leaving their sole appearance back in 2002.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

About 600,000 people still get water from systems that state regulators say are failing to meet safe drinking water standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If, however, academic success is measured by a school’s ability to nurture its students through graduation, we were failing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

They were also convicted of a second charge of failing to comply with the unlocking of mobile phones.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

If I can’t make the earth move, then I’d be failing all these Shards.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer