Plural for an object, person or endeavor in a state of failure
“Every one of your harebrained schemes has been an abject failure.”
Plural for a person who does not succeed
“I feel like a failure after giving in to my weakness for ice-cream.”
Plural for a lack of success
“Arthur used his failure as a lesson from which to learn from.”
Plural for the action or state of not functioning
“Failure in our computer systems has been caused by a form of malware that has been spreading through our network.”
Plural for the process of moving towards a state of not functioning
“The gradual failure of the car's brake pads was due to overuse and owner neglect.”
Plural for the neglect or omission of an expected or required action
“Wilkinson's drama traces the psychological fallout of a failure in duty of care towards young people.”
Plural for an insufficient amount or supply (of something)
“Farmers across the continent are facing crop failure as the intense drought strengthens its grip.”
Plural for the collapse or bankruptcy of a business
“Mismanagement of cash flow has led to the failure of many businesses.”
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