failing

Example Sentences

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British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The local authority was also awarded £10,000 in costs after Lowe was found guilty of contempt for failing to comply with the court's order following a trial at Nottingham County Court on 18 May.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In my experience, a good teacher would never use praise to excuse a failing grade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A loss doesn't mean the company is failing; it often means it is investing heavily in future growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I knew what he was thinking; it was the story of the potatoes failing when Da was a boy.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff