as in defeats
a falling short of one's goals
a youthful drug addict who's headed for a lifetime of nonachievement
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Noun
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With defeats, injuries and suspensions piling up, Tottenham’s domestic campaign is spinning out of control.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026 -
That stretch included two overtime losses and two more defeats on shots in the final seconds.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Cowboys’ owner and general manager saw the failures in his defense during the 2025 season.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department has acknowledged these redaction failures.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the new study, Bruzzone and his team focused on localized surface collapses that occur when sections of rock give way, creating skylight-like openings that can expose underground voids.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Building collapses are not uncommon in Tripoli because of poor building standards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Nonachievements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonachievements. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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