failing

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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

OpenAI has said that it strengthened safety measures, and Chief Executive Sam Altman apologized for failing to alert law enforcement to the perpetrator’s account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They countered that Green Dot was underperforming by failing to fully meet the needs of recent arrivals or students who were in and out of the school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI has since come under fire for failing to report the suspect's account to police, prompting a written apology to the victims' families by CEO Sam Altman.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I can’t tell if he’s trying to give the appearance of patience and failing miserably or is blatantly trying to make me leave.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen