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failed

[feyld]

adjective

  1. falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc..

    bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of failed1

First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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"Activists disguised as humanitarians clutch their pearls and rush out press releases in support of these failed systems," said Mr Moore.

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His second attempt was slower than Alonso's first and Norris failed to improve on his final run, and was bumped further down by Russell, Antonelli and Hamilton.

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A former student at the Dreierschützengasse school, Arthur A had failed to complete his studies.

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Padilla, the Trumpian version of the story now goes, got what he deserved: He busted into a press conference uninvited, they say, pushed his way toward the stage and failed to identify himself.

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The complaint alleged that Brock didn’t administer sufficient pain medication and failed to properly complete the procedure or follow up with pathology findings.

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