The origin of these failed stars is a mystery.

这些夭折恒星(指棕矮星)的起源是个谜。

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It may represent a new class of failed stars straddling the division between stars and Jupiter-like planets.

它可能代表了一类新的“失败之星”，即介于恒星和类木行星之间的一种星体。

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Tension between the two stars continued to build during the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons as the Lakers failed to capitalize on their status as top contenders for the NBA title.

两位球星之间的紧张关系在2002 - 03和2003 - 04赛季继续恶化，这时的湖人也未能利用自己最有力竞争者的地位，赢下NBA总冠军。

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While Lady Gaga was among the top breakout stars of 2009, she failed to make the list of nominees, having unsuccessfully competed in last year's Best Dance Recording category.

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In recent weeks Celtic have also failed in their attempts to bring Premier League stars Sol Campbell and David James to the club.

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But it was not to be as a strong Sale side, including England stars Andrew Sheridan, Richard Wigglesworth and Mark Cueto, failed to sparkle without their injured talisman, New Zealander Luke McAlister.

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The network has failed to churn out hits of the Lost, Desperate Housewives and Dancing with the Stars variety in recent years.

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