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failings

[fey-ling]

fail·ing

[fey-ling]
noun
1.
an act or instance of failing; failure: His failing is due to general incompetence.
2.
a defect or fault; shortcoming; weakness: His lack of knowledge is a grave failing.
preposition
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in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.

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Failings is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see fail, -ing1

fail·ing·ly, adverb
fail·ing·ness, noun


2. See fault.

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