failed
Example Sentences
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McIlory remained steady, parring the final seven holes, but failed to gain ground.
From Los Angeles Times
"There's always going to be ones like that, who just don't want to hear, and you feel you've failed."
From BBC
Arundell, 23, was backed to respond from his red card against Scotland and failed to enforce himself.
From BBC
China's defending champion Gu, who came to Italy seeking a clean sweep of three golds in her events, has so far failed to top the podium, winning silver medals in slopestyle and big air.
From Barron's
When he finally escaped, Fawaz entered the care system - a system designed to protect vulnerable children, but one he believes failed him.
From BBC
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