a failed attempt to smuggle a shipment of weapons into the country
She was accused of involvement with Venezuela's failed coup.
After a failed military offensive, all government troops and police were withdrawnfrom the island.
The truth is, I'm a failed comedy writer really.
a failed hotel business
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that has broken down
He had four failed marriages behind him
the high rate of failed relationships among celebrities
Examples of 'failed' in a sentence
failed
On a weekend when citizens filled tourist sites nationwide, most commentators sympathised only with the tiger that was shot dead by police during a failed rescue attempt.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He was serving five years for treason after a failed coup.
The Sun (2015)
He just wants to get on with life after a failed marriage.
The Sun (2006)
There was a failed attempt by rebel investors to force asset sales and boardroom changes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Most have a string of failed marriages or relationships behind them.
The Sun (2012)
Both have a couple of failed marriages under their belts.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There are a few failed attempts at being contemporary.
The Sun (2009)
Failed attempts at economic reform led the press to blame bad schools.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The failed bid forced profound change.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He is also inviting bids for his biography, including details of his failed marriage.