failed (at)

past tense of fail (at)

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missed
Verb
  • Conwell made all four of his free throws, including two after missed three pointers.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Royals star Salvador Perez missed Thursday’s game with soreness in his right elbow.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
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“Failed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/failed%20%28at%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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