fail

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An even deeper reason is that optimal gift giving would succeed economically—and fail socially.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Without a reasonable basis for doing so and/or with reckless regard to the consequences, defendants failed to pay for the rented costumes and failed to return the costumes undamaged.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, he ruled Texas failed to prove the broad restrictions were the least invasive way to protect minors, suggesting alternatives like voluntary content filters or targeted regulations for apps with proven addictive qualities.

From Barron's

"At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois," the court said in an unsigned order.

From Barron's

Star striker Victor Osimhen was among the culprits -- he failed to score but could have claimed a hat-trick with better finishing.

From Barron's