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failure

[feyl-yer] / ˈfeɪl yər /




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Rothman all but declared the armistice a failure, urging Vice President J.D.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

But he resigned as safeguarding officer due to what he claimed was the leadership's failure to adequately address the allegation which was the subject of the report.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And yet, the show’s scale and the fame of the people in it may insulate it from outright failure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Individuals with a history of end-stage renal disease or congestive heart failure were excluded from the analysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Worrying about Max and the failure of my chutzpah.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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