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failed

[ feyld ]

adjective

  1. falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.:

    bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of failed1

First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def ) + -ed 2( def )
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"The British government has failed us for 100 years," Mo Charra told Vulture last year.

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An investigation into the murder of 10 men in County Armagh failed to arrest and interview 11 men identified by intelligence, the police ombudsman has found.

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All this is possible because, in January of this year, while they still had a majority, Senate Democrats failed to pass the so-called Press Act.

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But Sciver-Brunt's appointment also felt inevitable considering England's lack of other leadership options, having failed to implement a proper succession plan despite the considerable length of Knight's tenure.

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White claimed Chapman had failed to uphold the independence of the judiciary and that her position on the committee had become "untenable".

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