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failure

[feyl-yer] / ˈfeɪl yər /




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Doctors discovered Arthur had caught parvovirus, which led to severe anaemia, a build-up of fluid and heart failure.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But the company’s failure to develop its own advanced AI is an issue.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

At first it felt like a reporting failure.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

“Due to those actions and Zacharia Branch’s failure to comply with multiple verbal lawful commands, he was placed under arrest for misdemeanor Obstruction of LEO and received a citation for Obstructing Public Sidewalks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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




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