Sentence examples for position failed from inspiring English sources

BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle: "Another advantageous position failed to bring a positive result for Notts as the bat continued its dominance over the ball on the final day at Hove. "A lifeless track stifled the impact of Broad and Peter Siddle, but at least the batsmen made merry, as they had done for the bulk of this contest.

In a small but telling example, a recent vote on President Obama's nominee for a National Labor Relations Board position failed to override a threatened Republican filibuster.

But the UK's improved position failed to halt a decline in optimism about the more general business situation, which fell for the second consecutive quarter, albeit more slowly than the previous sharp decline.

However, manipulations involving hand position failed to boost performance.

More importantly, the specimens in the edgewise position failed with greater ductility due to progressive failure of the fibre composite skins while the specimens in the flatwise position failed in a brittle manner due to debonding between the skin and core.

The results of the experimental investigation showed that the composite sandwich beams tested in the edgewise position failed at a higher load with less deflection compared to specimens tested in the flatwise position.

But Cox's position fails even on that assessment.

Over the years I have observed many leaders who, in a similar position, fail to take this step.

Although Hilary raises some valid points – not least the UK's opposition to the financial transaction tax – his position fails to recognise the opportunity Cameron's appointment presents.

Plibersek's position fails to understand that for social and legal change to be accepted and long-lasting, it must be achieved through argument and persuasion, not coercion.

Anchors placed in a superior position fail to address laxity within the inferior capsule and inferior glenohumeral ligament [29, 30].