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failing
[ fey-ling ]
noun
- an act or instance of failing; failure:
His failing is due to general incompetence.
- a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness:
His lack of knowledge is a grave failing.
preposition
- in the absence or default of:
Failing payment, we shall sue.
failing
/ ˈ´Ú±ðɪ±ôɪŋ /
noun
- a weak point; flaw
preposition
- used to express a condition in default of
failing a solution this afternoon, the problem will have to wait until Monday
Derived Forms
- ˈ´Ú²¹¾±±ô¾±²Ô²µ±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ´Ú²¹¾±±ôi²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
- ´Ú²¹¾±±ôi²Ô²µÂ·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
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Example Sentences
District Judge David O. Carter, the judge who commissioned the audit, criticized Adams Kellum for failing to show up for a hearing where the findings were discussed.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones denied the government was failing to act.
"Removing old failing plaster to find these remarkable motifs and faces looking back at us is a moment we will never forget."
India's government has an initiative focusing on tribal welfare, but the country has come under criticism in recent years for failing to protect against evictions.
Booker castigated the Senate and his own party for failing to stand up to Trump.
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