They initially tried to get outside funding for the project, but were rejected.

他们最初试图为这个项目争取外界的资金，但被拒绝。

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I wasted my time and my effort on this project. The boss rejected it.

我在这个项目浪费了时间和精力。老板否决了。

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I wasted my time and my effort on this project. The boss rejected it.

我在这个项目浪费了时间和精力。老板否决了。

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