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failed
[ feyld ]
adjective
- falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.:
bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.
Word History and Origins
Origin of failed1
Example Sentences
The government said the new powers to punish executives were needed because in the past water companies had failed to hand over vital evidence related to illegal sewage discharges.
A police investigation into the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in Belfast "failed to effectively pursue relevant suspects", a report by Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has concluded.
She said the school had failed to consult parents on this.
A huge search followed for the evangelist, during which a diver died when his equipment failed.
Reform failed to win any Senedd members at the last vote in 2021, but came second in 13 Welsh constituencies at the general election last summer.
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