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Weak or feeble in quality or condition
“Accordingly, there should be an insistence on justice for those who may have been instrumental in the failure or failing condition of their bank.”
Deteriorating in quality or condition
“Kelly has attempted to obtain a hearing in an attempt to get out of jail because he claims that his health is failing behind bars.”
Low in amount or quantity
“Certainly, the water and fish would be of great benefit to our failing supplies.”
Gradually diminishing or decreasing
In a dilapidated or disintegrating condition, typically about to fall apart
Failing to produce the intended result
Unsuccessful, having failed
(stock market) Tending towards lower prices
Low in standard or quality due to lacking in a required or necessary quality
Sick or unwell in health
Irresponsible or negligent in behavior
In difficulty or facing problems
Near to failure or bankruptcy
Having lost good or desirable qualities
A weak point
“The report also points out a failing in the communication between the agencies.”
The state of being ill or unhealthy
An error or mistake, typically caused by a brief failure of concentration or judgment
The process of organic decay or rotting
The act or instance of being defeated or failing
An act or incidence of defecting
In the absence of
“Can anyone recommend a chain, or failing that, a local store in Austin, Texas, that would carry these products?”
Present participle for to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
“My attempts to make it as a professional musician would ultimately fail.”
Present participle for to let someone down, especially with regards to an obligation or duty
“His promise to his father to look after his family and provide for them rang through his mind. He had failed to protect Virginia. He would not fail his family.”
Present participle for to let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
“My father says that he will never fail us regardless of what happens.”
Present participle for to stop operating
“The machine would fail after one of our staff accidentally spilled coffee onto its internal components.”
Present participle for to deteriorate or go into decline, especially physically
“My health was beginning to fail, and I knew that changes to my lifestyle were necessary.”
Present participle for to become weaker or of poorer quality
“Power from the batteries would gradually fail, and my remote control would eventually be unresponsive.”
(of a business) Present participle for to go bankrupt
“The sad fact is that one out of four businesses will fail within their first year of operation.”
(of rain, a crop or supply) Present participle for to be insufficient when needed or expected
“An expert on agriculture warns that crops will fail if salt impregnates the soil.”
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