failure
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Bombastic and full of braggadocio, Pratt critiqued what he saw as Bass’ failure to prepare for and respond to the wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Reasons to look for a new adviser include failure to listen, high fees, the adviser’s retirement, poor communication, disappointing performance, different values, ineffective advice and bad rapport, according to this survey by Financial Advisor Magazine.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
An inquest looking into how he died found that a failure to spot the signs of a cardiac arrest contributed to his death, as nobody attempted to perform CPR or use a defibrillator on him.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“It is a shortsighted approach to asset management that invites long-term risk—a strategic failure that will ultimately be paid for by future generations of students and the long-term health of the endowment itself.”
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He was warned that unless treated, he could experience total kidney failure, seizures, and even dementia.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing failure
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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