as in fails
to fail to function or work properly
A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.
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What To Watch For The next draw for the Powerball jackpot will take place on Wednesday night, and if a winner fails to emerge once again, the jackpot prize will likely eclipse the biggest one of 2024.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Finding a supportive community is key, and if all else fails, get offline.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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In 2003, 21-year-old Katharine Lampman was fatally crushed under a moving art car, while plane crashes at the temporary airstrip and a truck rollover caused additional injuries.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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They too are killed instantly when Hank crashes their car and escapes with their millions.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Malfunctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfunctions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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