utterly fail

Example Sentences

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Didn’t see his defense, which had been dependable while the Bruins won their first six games this season, would utterly fail to stop Oregon at crucial times.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2022

To cause embarrassment in any way would be to utterly fail as a staffer.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022

I’ve tested a lot of fitness earbuds, many of which promise excellent ambient modes but then utterly fail to deliver.

From The Verge • Feb. 15, 2022

Some leaders take care of their personnel at the risk of their own lives, while others utterly fail them.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2021

"Forgive me, but these are phrases that utterly fail to cast any halo around such a disgraceful occurrence as that of yesterday."

From Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. by Hillern, Wilhelmine von