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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are failed" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is the passive form of the verb "fail" and is used to describe a situation where someone or something has not been successful or met expectations. Example: Despite the team's efforts, their attempts to win the championship are failed by a last-minute goal from the opposing team.
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are failed
verb
To be unsuccessful.
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"They are failed communication, in a sense".
Dystopias are failed attempts at utopias.
"There are failed estates, but this wasn't one of them.
"The effects of climate change are failed crops.
@realDonaldTrump Overrated king's horses and men are failed élites.
It consists of 240 dotcom companies of which 120 are failed and 120 are healthy.
Some, like Ceres, became large by asteroid standards, but ultimately they are failed planets.
Ben Carson says that Barack Obama's housing policies are "failed socialism".
Although both are failed creatives, the comedy arises from their opposing personalities.
"Dogs are failed humans," a witty friend said, and I agreed.
The vast majority of inmates are failed asylum seekers who have committed no crime.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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