Sentence examples for a failing with from inspiring English sources

Arab civilization, betraying its eclectic history, has lagged over decades in educational and scientific achievement, a failing with dire political consequences.

But the doctrine of silence is a failing with links to his overarching failure on the economy: it betrays a presidential reticence, coolness and aloofness that leave Americans uncomfortable.

There are also what I consider more legitimate gripes, including lack of multiple accounts (a failing with all Apple iOS devices too), sluggish performance and a lack of parental controls.

Also, it would be difficult for owners to replace a failing battery with a new one, with longer life.

First novel: Katherine Bucknell's Canarino (Fourth Estate), a coolly passionate study of a failing marriage, with a memorable superbitch Jamesian heroine.

Or, just as likely, he's a 67-year-old Atlas holding up a failing island with a big yellow digger and the sheer strength of belief.

The city that never sleeps delivers a nightmare scenario of high rents, a failing relationship with her best friend, and a harsh job market.

Or perhaps it just indicates a profound ignorance of the notion of the rule of law, a failing shared with President Jacob Zuma.

Inept crooks take over a failing store with the idea of digging a tunnel from the basement to the vault of a nearby bank.

Bobby Mr. Favreauu), a failing boxer with more heart than brains, drags his loser buddy Ricky Mr. Vaughnn) along from Los Angeles to New York to do some work for a mob fixer (Mr. Falk).

Western observers were impressed by the reforms and charmed by Tbilisi's new political elite, who had infused a failing state with hope and glamour.