failures

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His failures were many and spectacular, but in 1940, as Britain fought alone against Hitler’s Germany, he drew on a lifetime’s writing about greatness to embody it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Actress Chitrangda Singh echoed that argument, citing several variables such as weather disruptions and equipment failures that can derail tightly planned schedules.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But now that we’re years removed, how do you remember the Uncommitted Movement, its failures and successes?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

When it comes to housing, poverty, healthcare and streets occupied by people who are addicted or mentally ill, the failures go back decades, touch all levels of government, and cross party lines.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The majority had careers that could only be considered ordinary, and a surprising number ended up with careers that even Terman considered failures.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell