as in fails
to fail to function or work properly
A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.
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If the restructuring fails to materialize by year-end, SoftBank’s total investment would drop to $20 billion.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025 -
Best Amazon Early Black Friday Luggage Deals Amazon’s lineup of hardside suitcases, carry-ons, and full luggage sets never fails to impress—and this year’s deals certainly don’t fall short.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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IndyStar reached out to the Indiana State Police to receive an estimate of how many car crashes deputies have responded to this morning.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
10 Nov. 2025
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To raise Merv’s spirits, Russ decides to whisk him away from Boston to beach vacation in Florida — a trip that Anna promptly crashes.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Malfunctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfunctions. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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