failed

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The Spurs legend recently apologised for his country's early World Cup exit after they failed to make it through from the group stage.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

But the regime also failed to halt traffic through the Omani route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

But he did not want to drive to the appointment just in case he failed the test and his license was revoked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

An attempt to detonate or diffuse the bomb failed, so Officer Brian Murray and three others were lowered into the crater.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

“Shall we ask Commandant Goth why he issued the order? Shall we find out which soldier failed to put it in the log?”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman