failing

failing health; failing kidneys; a failing business.

England are in danger of failing to qualify.

His health is failing rapidly.

censorious of petty failings;

be censorious of petty failings

Failing Smith, try Tom.

Failing a rainstorm, the game will be played this afternoon.

Failing good weather, the match will be held indoors.

Failing health dwindled ambition.

burked the investigation by failing to reappoint the commission.

Perseverance is failing nineteen times and succeeding the twentieth.

She was reprimanded for failing to do her duty.

he was found guilty of failing to give a patient adequate medical attention.

he was disqualified after failing a drugs test.

she longed to be with him and, failing that , to be on her own.

The governor was attacked by the press for failing to keep a campaign promise.

Failing specific instructions, you may use your own judgment.

The very thought of failing in the English examination frightens me.

The government is being put in the dock for failing to warn the public about the flu epidemic.