Fail
Fail verb - To stop functioning.
Work in
Work in verb - To put among or between others.
Both terms in one sentence
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In any case, given the way that Stable Time Loops work in this story, the protagonists may already be doomed to fail.
Source: Cosmic Horror Story -
Guns jam in a wizard tower, but spells fail to work in towns with steam engines and industries.
Source: Muggles Do It Better - Specifically, she can force a million to one shot to work in her favor, but can't get around a 100% chance to fail such as Heads I Win, Tails You Lose.
Source: Luck Manipulation Mechanic
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