failure
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Haney also says that Rinderknecht is being tried to paper over the failure of firefighters to extinguish the initial blaze, saying they bear significant responsibility for the ensuing tragedy.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Many voters viewed Bass’ response to the fire as a failure of leadership.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Christine Leftwich, the Hood County clerk, said her county’s failure to do the same has “been the biggest disappointment.”
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The failure of negotiations to reach a conclusive end to the war doesn’t bode well for U.S.-Gulf ties, Saif said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
At least no one’s around to see that—this epic failure is between me and the universe.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing failure
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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