Failing
Meanings and phrases
failing
- below acceptable in performance
failing
- a flaw or weak point; weakness
- failure to reach a minimum required performance; flunk
E.g.
- In 1960, in failing health, Sweet took his own life.
- Edington, however, declined on the grounds of failing health.
- Due to failing health, she was unable to continue her career.
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- In 2010 they were third, failing to qualify to the Champions League.
- She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics failing to qualify for the final.
- She retired in 2004 after failing to qualify for the European Championships.
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- The studio was finally shut down in 2013, after failing to make a profit.
- Though failing to make much of a name, he ended up a support act for Steve Martin.
- He also swam in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, failing to make the final in either.
E.g.
- LGD disappointed heavily in the first week, failing to win a single game.
- Higgins had a quiet start to the match, failing to win a possession the match's first quarter.
- After failing to win election in 1884, Chalmers left politics, returning to full-time practice of law.
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- The group released two singles in 2003 both failing to reach the top 30.
- From 2009 to 2015, the team struggles, failing to reach the final phases.
- Zambrano was fired after the 2002 season after failing to reach the playoffs.
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- Many Congolese were killed by Leopold's agents for failing to meet production quotas for ivory and rubber.
- However, the company found itself in trouble with the government for failing to meet its contractual obligations.
- In 2009 the Chair of the Trust, Richard W. Bourne, was removed by Monitor because it was failing to meet clinical targets.
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- The number of patients failing to complete their course of drugs was high.
- Cars failing to complete 70% of the winner's distance are not awarded points.
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- Romania lost 0–2, thus failing to advance further from the Group Stages.
- He finished the tournament with 3 win and 4 loses, failing to advance to the finals.
- On December 25, he lost to Chris Sabin, failing to advance into the finals of the tournament.
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- Laurence A Hislam was summoned for failing to pay 2s 3d.
- However, Khanna filed a case against Supertech for failing to pay as endorsement fees.
- They were folded by the league on May 11, 1976, after failing to pay a $75,000 league assessment.
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- Patriarch Maximos resigned in 2000 at age 92 due to failing health.
- He retired in 1910, due to failing health, and died two years later.
- He took his seat in 1861, but resigned in September, due to failing health.
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- After failing to secure sanctioning of the charges, they were released.
- He left Stevenage after failing to secure a full-time contract with the club.
- It folded in 2006, after failing to secure status as a degree-granting institution.
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- With Exeter failing to score, Newport were confirmed in the play-offs.
- His entry, "Venedig im Regen" () came in last at 22nd, failing to score a single point.
- While failing to score, Ross started many plays and proved an important part of the team.
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- After failing to find a chef to work there, he returned to the kitchen himself and became head chef.
- However he left the club in January 2016 due to the side folding after failing to find local ownership.
- A few Khmer Rouge loyalists were even killed for failing to find enough 'counter-revolutionaries' to execute.
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- Sahaphum Party particularly accused the government of failing to provide peace and order.
- He blamed Giovanni Trapattoni, Cesare Maldini and Dino Zoff for failing to provide him with the call-up he felt he deserved.
- He believes that too much money is given in subsidies to those who don't need it, whilst failing to provide support for family farmers.
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- After failing to get the sperm, Boyle handcuffs Jake and tries to intimidate the pedestrian.
- She represented her country at the 2012 Summer Olympics failing to get a legal mark in the qualification.
- His widow Helen Newlove condemned the Government for failing to get to grips with youth disorder afterwards.
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- After failing to take Auxerre, Balkany opened a surgery in Levallois-Perret.
- He was used almost entirely as a batsman, bowling just seven overs and failing to take a wicket.
- He would remain manager for two years, but resigned in 2004 after failing to take Atlante to a final.
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- Romania lost 0–2, thus failing to advance further from the Group Stages.
- Romania drew in the final match against Ukraine, thus failing to qualify for the play-off.
- AZ also finished third in their Europa League group, thus failing to qualifying for the competition's knockout round.
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- He was also suffering from asthma and failing eyesight during this period.
- In 1835 Dease requested a leave of absence due to ill health, probably failing eyesight.
- He retired to Gullane in East Lothian due to failing eyesight, but retained an Edinburgh property.
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- The conviction of a felon in ko would incur a ‘negligence’ fine on all household heads for failing to report the suspect.
- On April 16, 1981, Lombardozzi was indicted on charges of failing to report his loansharking income in his federal income tax returns.
E.g.
- In 1997/98, Birr maintained Division 3 status, narrowly failing to gain promotion to Division 2.
- However, after also failing to gain the UPND nomination for Kapiri Mposhi, he returned to the PF.
- However, after failing to gain traction with networks, it was retooled for a younger target audience.