strength fails

Frequency: 6.512.3 per million words

Used when physical or mental power is no longer sufficient.

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Examples (10)

  • After hours of climbing, his strength finally failed him.
  • Her emotional strength began to fail under the constant stress.
  • When his physical strength fails, he knows it's time to rest.
  • The old man's physical strength had failed him completely by the end of the journey.
  • Despite her will, her mental strength was failing her in the final moments of the exam.
  • If your strength fails during the ascent, signal for help immediately.
  • His grip strength failed, and the heavy box slipped from his hands.
  • She kept going even when her strength seemed to fail with every step.
  • Don't let your inner strength fail you now; you're almost at the finish line!
  • By evening, the children's strength had entirely failed, and they fell asleep immediately.