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failed delete vs delete failed

Both "failed delete" and "delete failed" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Failed delete" is typically used to describe a specific action that failed, while "delete failed" is more commonly used to indicate the result of a deletion attempt.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

failed delete

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe a specific action that failed.

This phrase is commonly used to indicate that a deletion operation was unsuccessful or could not be completed.

Examples:

The failed delete operation left the file intact.
The failed delete attempt generated an error message.

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Failed to delete sub-folder '%1'.
Failed to delete the messages from the server.
Failed to delete file"%1".
Failed to delete message: %1
DELETE failed with HTTP status %d
Error: delete dir operation failed while trying to read the directory.
Failed to copy the old database file ("%1") to its new location ("%2"). Error message: "%3". Please make sure that the file can be copied, or delete it.

Alternatives:

unsuccessful delete
delete operation failed
delete attempt failed
failed deletion
delete was unsuccessful

delete failed

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to indicate the result of a deletion attempt.

This phrase is often used to convey that a deletion process was not successful or did not complete as intended.

Examples:

The file could not be found because the delete failed.
The delete failed due to insufficient permissions.

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DELETE failed with HTTP status %d
Error: delete dir operation failed while trying to read the directory.
Failed to delete sub-folder '%1'.
Failed to delete the messages from the server.
Failed to delete file"%1".
Failed to delete message: %1
Failed to copy the old database file ("%1") to its new location ("%2"). Error message: "%3". Please make sure that the file can be copied, or delete it.

Alternatives:

failed deletion
unsuccessful delete
deletion failed
failed to delete
delete was unsuccessful

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