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I . fail [feɪl] VB intr

1. fail (not succeed):

fail person

to fail at sth

fracassar em a. c.

to fail at sth attempt, plan, operation

to fail to do sth

não conseguir fazer a. c.

2. fail:

fail TECH, AUTO brakes, steering, a. engine

3. fail:

fail health

II . fail [feɪl] VB trans

fail exam, pupil:

fail

III . fail [feɪl] N

without fail (definitely)

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They failed to improve on their previous output of 491, winning only three games. en.wikipedia.org

It failed miserably, as many members testified against the charges of heresy in the ensuing papal investigation. en.wikipedia.org

The company ran a clearance sale during the month in attempt to recoup the cost, but failed to satisfy critics or rejuvenate its stock. www.crn.com.au

The anemometer (wind speed instrument) failed at around 3:10 a.m, with the wind vane (wind direction) destroyed after the cyclone's eye. en.wikipedia.org

But the two countries failed for decades to agree on what terms the plebiscite was to be conducted. en.wikipedia.org

The myxomatosis virus was also released in the late 1990s to combat rabbits, but failed to wipe them out so rabbit hunters were brought in. www.stuff.co.nz

In 1915, he was commissioned as an assistant paymaster, having failed the eye examination for executive officer. en.wikipedia.org

Their efforts failed, however, for lack of financial resources. en.wikipedia.org

If he failed to appear, the plaintiff could call reasons and have him dragged to court. en.wikipedia.org

He failed to stick on the top two lines, managing nine goals and 10 assists. www.hockeysfuture.com

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