failing

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Carter, of Carlisle, confirmed the sender's profile was his and, in court, he admitted breaching notification requirements by failing to promptly disclose the username, which was part of his strict order requirements.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The psychiatrist said failing to take medicine was not unusual among patients with schizophrenia and was not a reason for detention - the "net effect of that on the person" is.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

By failing on both notes, Mr. Dunaway pays a high price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

School employees are “mandated reporters” of sexual misconduct and could face internal discipline and even criminal charges for failing to report misconduct by others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

I try to sound excited, but I’m failing.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas