failing

Example Sentences

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However, after failing to find a buyer, the couple chopped $1 million off that ask, before delisting the dwelling altogether in October.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Lidl bought a licence from a closing pub, but the court ruled there were already enough off-licences in the area, thus failing the first test.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Or, I overstock ingredients, failing to take inventory of what I already have and letting them rot in the hidden corners of the vegetable crisper.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The department has come under fire for its handling of the process, including failing to initially redact the names of dozens of victims and not initially releasing some FBI documents that referenced allegations against Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The borrowers were failing to make interest payments sufficient to pay off the riskiest subprime bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis