failed

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And in the eyes of the drivers, the rules failed it.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The comedic writer went through a series of unfunny life events, including a breakup and failed writing projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Periods that failed to rebound typically coincided with recessions, which isn’t our base case,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The notion that they inadvertently failed to add reports to this case is just not compelling to this court. This is something that should have been looked at and it wasn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On November 1, 1890, less than a year after Maggie’s confession, Leah’s heart failed due to “nervous excitability.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock