Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with failing in American Collocation
serious
major
serious
significant
The report highlights serious failings in the system.
of a person or people
human
moral
personal
They are human beings and they have human failings and prejudices.
of a system
administrative
procedural
systemic
She identified administrative failings on the part of the company.
have a failing
have
If the movie has any failings, it’s that the plot may be a bit confusing for children.
show a failing
expose
highlight
identify
The girl’s murder exposed serious failings by the child protection services.
fault
shortcomings
weakness
They will be responsible for tackling failings and shortcomings in their services.