Fail

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VERB

fail to do something

go wrong, miscarry

be unsuccessful

disappoint, prove undependable to

go bad, give way, die, give out, conk out

stop operating or functioning

be unable

judge unacceptable

flunk, bomb, flush it

fail to get a passing grade

fall short in what is expected

become bankrupt or insolvent

run out, give out

prove insufficient

get worse

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