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'fail' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'fail' with 20 example sentences.


fail verb

: fail to do something; leave something undone

: be unsuccessful

: disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

: stop operating or functioning

: be unable

: judge unacceptable

: fail to get a passing grade

: fall short in what is expected

: become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close

: prove insufficient

: deteriorate


  • I failed the exam because I didn't study.
  • You've succeeded where others have failed.
  • He tried to give up smoking several times, but failed.
  • His plan is doomed to fail.
  • The queen failed to produce a male heir for the king.
  • I knew you wouldn't fail your driving test.
  • She studied hard in order not to fail the entrance exam.
  • If all else fails, read the instructions.
  • I would've failed without your advice.
  • He never fails to write to his mother every week.
  • I'll visit you tomorrow without fail.
  • You'll fail unless you study harder.
  • This semester I failed two students for plagiarism.
  • The teacher said he was going to fail her.
  • He completely failed to understand why she got angry.
  • Thousands of people could be killed if the dam fails.
  • Having failed twice, William didn't want to try again.
  • What happens if we fail?
  • All of our attempts failed.
  • One of my best friends has failed me.
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