fail to recognize

Frequency: 7.19.8 per million words

used to express that someone did not recognize something they should have

recognizeVERB + RECOGNIZE

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fail to

Examples (10)

  • Many experts fail to recognize the early signs of the disease.
  • The witness failed to recognize the suspect in the lineup.
  • Drivers often fail to recognize the danger of driving while tired.
  • If we fail to recognize these patterns, the problem will persist.
  • The government failed to recognize the urgency of the situation.
  • I'm sorry, I failed to recognize you with your new haircut.
  • Critics failed to recognize his talent until after his death.
  • It is concerning when professionals fail to recognize their own limitations.
  • The software failed to recognize my voice command.
  • They failed to recognize the contribution she made to the project.