as in to fall short (of)
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Ten backcountry skiers were reported missing Tuesday after an avalanche near Castle Peak north of Truckee, as snow and winds battered the Tahoe region.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said six survived and 10 were missing.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Fail (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fail%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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