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It is alleged that between January 2012 and December 2017, the group manipulated a self-monitoring regime by carrying out artificial "no-flow events" at wastewater treatment works, to avoid failing environmental checks.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The rules of this strategy are unforgiving, and failing to follow the proper procedure could result in an ordinary taxable distribution.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

A Rand Corp. report found that federal contractors are largely failing to meet government-set hiring targets for military veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

"It's a survival economy, the only door left open" for many Africans, said Liby, the economist, pointing to a failing institutional environment and strong population growth.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

“I’m afraid it will be too disagreeable to you,” said Meg, trying to look offended and failing entirely.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Health Minister Robbie Butler has apologised for failings in the care of patients of former Belfast neurologist Michael Watt.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Her slaying shocked the world and put Malta, the European Union's smallest member state, in the spotlight over its apparent rule-of-law failings.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

He said the "multi-agency failings need a multi-agency review" and that lessons should be learned and acted on.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Westminster Magistrates' Court heard how Wilby spoke to Creasy about knife crime and her "failings as a Member of Parliament" before filming her, leading to members of the public intervening.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Holmes later said of Pitezel, “he was too valuable a man, even with his failings taken into consideration, for me to dispense with.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson