Indeed, even before the steep climb in grain prices in 2008, the number of failing states was expanding.

事实上，甚至在2008年粮食价格急剧攀升之前，衰落的国家数量就已经在扩大。

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It was a steep climb, so we rested for a while halfway up the hill.

因山势高峻，乃在山腰休息片时。

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Toilets and water in Canaan, notes Tima, are a steep climb down to the bottom of the hill.

在迦南要用厕所和水，Tima说到，得沿着陡峭的山下到山脚下。

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For less-hardy riders, there are hiking and biking trails that lead around the steep climb.

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It was just the beginning of what we knew was going to be a steep climb.

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During one early training flight, he pulled into a steep climb immediately after taking off.

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