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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 10 | Platitude that suggests if something can fail, it probably will fail | |
3 | 28% | 13 | Famous for his quote 'Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.' | |
Pass By Failing To Fail Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COLLAPSE" which means:
- noun
- • An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
- • A natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
- • The act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
- • A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) verb
- • Break down, literally or metaphorically
- • Collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
- • Fold or close up
- • Fall apart
- • Cause to burst
- • Suffer a nervous breakdown
- • Lose significance, effectiveness, or value
An example sentence would be:
- • "The old building collapsed after the earthquake."
- • "The bridge collapsed due to poor maintenance."
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