[ˈfeɪlɪŋ], (Noun)

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- a weakness, especially in a person's character; a shortcoming
(e.g: pride is a terrible failing)


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[ˈfeɪlɪŋ], (Adposition)

Definitions:
- in the absence of; if not
(e.g: she longed to be with him and, failing that, to be alone)


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