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The phrase "having failed to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when discussing a past event, where someone tried to take an action but ultimately did not succeed. For example, "Having failed to find a job, he decided to continue his studies."
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Having failed to kill himself, Li fled.
His government is criticised for having failed to tackle corruption.
They promptly retreated, having failed to encounter the terrorists.
Burger was penalised, having failed to roll away.
But I felt shocked at having failed to recognise her.
Having failed to take evasive action, he showed no bottom line once lured into negotiation.
In part, this stems from guilt at having failed to stop the genocide.
Renault needs a premium brand, having failed to build one itself.
The Bills know all about not making the playoffs, having failed to qualify since 1999.
Then he berated them for having failed to prevent the First World War.
"So are there any red line issues?" I ask, having failed to spot one.
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