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failing

fail·ing [ fáyling ]


noun  (plural fail·ings)
Definition:
 
1. shortcoming: a fault or weakness

2. failure: a failure to do something such as pass a course or work properly



preposition 
Definition:
 
without: if something does not happen
Failing a resolution of the dispute by this afternoon, we will suspend negotiations.


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