Engage
Engage verb - To hold the attention of.
Fail
Fail verb - To stop functioning.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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The gent in question had but a single vice: dynamite fishing, which he would engage in every spring without fail.
Source: Weaponized Animal - After all other attempts to get the clubhouse back fail, Mickey resorts to wearing his robe and Yensid's hat from the Fantasia short so he can engage Jafar in a magic duel.
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In Black Knight and Black Knight 2000, the Black Knight laughs at you if you engage the Magna-Save but fail to save the ball.
Source: Have a Nice Death
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