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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'fails at' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when someone has attempted an action but was unsuccessful. For example, "He fails at making breakfast for the family each morning."
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Unity fails at both ends.
But he fails at every turn.
But he fails at the pronoun his?
If all else fails, at least you'll smell sweet.
(Only the garishly lighted RLX room fails at warm embrace).
At each attempt, he fails at the decisive moment.
"The reserve chute fails at the same rate.
However, it ultimately fails at being anything other than goofy.
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His characters fail at failing better.
That failed, at least.
They failed at both.
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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.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com