| 1 | The plot fell through. | |
| 2 | He was foiled in his attempt to deceive us/His attempt to deceive us was foiled. | |
| 3 | She tried to deflect me from my purpose but with no success. | |
| 4 | But ultimately, these terrorists will fail to achieve their goals. | |
| 5 | With this knowledge, perhaps, eventually, fear will not prevail. |