failing

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Vision to Learn, a nonprofit, created a mobile eye clinic to help bridge the gap between kids failing school vision screenings and getting glasses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Parents of pupils have accused school management of failing to inform them about their suspicions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The agency, and subsequently Bondi, faced bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers accusing the justice department of failing to obscure some identifying information about survivors while protecting the identities of those who were not victims.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He should not be criticised for failing to shine as a false nine against Japan because it is a role he is unfamiliar with.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

We’d been circling the top of Mount Eclipse for ages, trying and failing to find the Cold Bloods’ new shelter.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth