failure
Example Sentences
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"It is important that we learn from the events of last autumn and what was a serious failure of leadership by West Midlands Police," it said in a statement.
From BBC
Guardiola grew frustrated with City's failure to kill off Newcastle, urging his players to "keep the ball better" as he stalked the touchline.
From Barron's
The fact that 5200 is little known and never used “is another example of systems failure,” said former state senator and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
From Los Angeles Times
“We have to explore some different models, because the current system is not working. It’s too expensive and a market failure,” said Kim, adding that the plan could evolve.
From Los Angeles Times
“That is their failure to own,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times
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