failure
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Mr. Bayliss contrasts the failure of Sparta with the success of Rome, a state that freely admitted non-Romans, including conquered nations, to citizen status.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
During cytokinesis failure, the cell completes nearly the entire division process but fails at the final step where it physically splits into two separate cells.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Wald thinks there is a fundamental failure to take a realistic view of the potential of such projects by the officials behind them.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Sonko had become vocal in his criticism of his former protege, accusing Faye of a "failure of leadership" for not backing him against his critics.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Convinced he was destined for greatness, Charles always chose the easiest path possible, which brought failure at almost everything he did.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing failure
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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