Sentence example with the word 'failing'

failing

abortive, decadent, derogation, effeteness, frailty, ineffective, missing, retrograde, slump, unsuccessful, without

Definition adj. below acceptable in performance

Last update: September 19, 2015


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Many of us donot acknowledge the failings in the administrative system.   [noun]

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Ricky Gervais has broken his award-winning streak, failing to scoop a top accolade for his radio show.   [noun]

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Regulators will need to consider enforcement action against any operator failing to comply.   [noun]

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Then, motioning with his hand for the scout to listen, he said: "Say to these kind and gentle females, that a heart-broken and failing man returns them his thanks."   [noun]

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She is the daughter of an old and failing man, whose days are near their close.   [noun]

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He commenced by flattering the self-love of his auditors; a never-failing method of commanding attention.   [noun]

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Her brow was stern, her courage unfaltering; but physical force was failing her.   [noun]

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Meanwhile she might be a nun in all but the vows, and a dutiful niece to her kind aunt, Mother Anastasia, whose advanced years and failing health needed all consideration.   [noun]

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True, they allowed themselves only brief intervals of rest, but they were long enough to show her how the sufferer's strength was failing.   [noun]

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The fiery liquor revived his failing strength, brought the color to his cheeks, and lent a strange lustre to his eyes.   [noun]

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Notice of resignation of membership must reach the Paris office of the club not later than November 30th, failing which the member is liable for the following year's subscription.   [noun]

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