The failure often starts at the top and meanders its way down into software development projects.

失败现在也经常出现在软件开发项目中。

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For instance, the goal in climbing is to avoid muscular failure at all costs and, hopefully, reach the top of a boulder problem or climb before the arm and forearm muscles pump out.

举例说吧，攀爬的目的是想方设法避免肌肉力竭，在手臂和前臂肌肉力竭前有希望到达顶点。

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"The American taxpayers provided billions of dollars,and ultimately, the auto dealers are on the frontlines with the harsh consequences of the failure at the top,".

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After Katrina there was a serious breakdown in communications and failure at the top, which contributed to the feeling of unease.

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Wilkinson, who is now chairman of the League Managers' Association, also blames a lack of stability at the top of the FA for the failure to bring more youngsters through in greater numbers.

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Yet despite its failure to capitalise, the mood at the top of the party is surprisingly sanguine.

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