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failing
adjective
noun
Below acceptable in performance
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adjective
Below acceptable in performance
“Received failing grades”
noun
Failure to reach a minimum required performance
“His failing the course led to his disqualification”
noun
A flaw or weak point
“He was quick to point out his wife's failings”
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Received failing grades
His failing the course led to his disqualification
He got two flunks on his report
He was quick to point out his wife's failings
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