not work

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His stellar performances in the States attracted renewed attention from F1, but a return with the Williams team in 1999 did not work out.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The findings suggest that a single hydration target may not work for everyone, since fluid needs vary depending on factors such as age, body size, lifestyle, and overall health.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The grid math does not work without nuclear.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The lenders that back Spirit’s revolving credit line objected earlier this month to the company’s bankruptcy exit plan, saying it might not work if fuel prices remain high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But he could not work up much concern for Roy Baty; he caught, from Dave’s jottings, a repellent quality hanging about this particular android.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick