But those efforts have failed to wow investors or do much to bolster the bottom line.
But defenders Winston Bogarde and Michael Reiziger have failed to impress at the Spanish champions.
Several previous policy announcements from the past few years have failed to deliver the expected benefits.
Recent stock market flotations of firms like WorldOnline, Lastminute.com and Lycos Europe have failed to impress.
Recent congressional bills that would grant greater copyright protection to clothing designs have failed to advance.
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It clearly isn't sanctions on luxury goods, as these have failed to deter endless missile tests.
Italian politicians have failed to choose a new president in two initial rounds of voting.
As a result, some of the pre-tournament favorites have failed to live up to their billing.
But they and Britain have failed to explain their case to the rest of South America.
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So far the executive parties have failed to agree a new strategy on community relations.
Despite spells of rain over recent weeks, supply levels have failed to sufficiently increase.
Several rounds of talks between Nepal and Bhutan have failed to resolve the issue.
"The candidates have failed to bring good ideas and inspire voters, " says one schoolteacher.
Makers have failed to divine the next hot accessory that can prompt owners to upgrade.
We have failed to invest in our future, in our schools, technology, science and infrastructure.
Mutual fund boards have failed to fulfill their fiduciary duties related to negotiating fees with managers.
Officials point out that opponents of the dams have failed to propose a feasible alternative.
Curfews, water-cannon and arrests have failed to prevent clashes from engulfing two northern towns.
These brands have failed to understand that apps are supposed to provide something useful.
Similar talks held in recent weeks have failed to move the stalled process forward.
What the UK papers have failed to mention is the money man behind this controversial scheme.
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If they are treated without respect, they tell themselves that they have failed to earn respect.
Most of them have failed to articulate their views on the economy or foreign policy.
Makers have failed to divine the next hot accessory that can prompt current owners to upgrade.
Note that I have failed to mention AutoZone (NYSE:AZO), a widely-followed auto parts concern.
Despite winning last year's Ulster championship, Armagh have failed to really perform under Peter McDonnell.
Yet confronted by the inexorable march of progress, America's telecoms regulators have failed to respond.
All three have failed to recover from the injuries picked up in the win at Wasps.
Previous resolutions have failed to put pressure on Ethiopia to implement the border demarcation agreement.
Another key issue the two sides have failed to agree on is the status of Jerusalem.
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