failing

Example Sentences

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Lohrmann said she sometimes feels like the only one failing because she sees so many success stories on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Czechia was eliminated after failing to earn more than one point in the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Edward Errington-Rozkalns, known as Teddy, died in November 2020 after "undoubted failings" led to midwives failing to monitor his blood sugar levels before sending him home.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

"Australia's world-leading social media laws are not failing. But big tech is failing to obey the laws," Communications Minister Anika Wells said at the time.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

I got bored and Twig kept failing to earn her badges.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller