A pioneer in design, Nokia lost its edge when it failed to anticipate the popularity of slim "clam-shell" phones.

由于没有预示到超薄翻盖手机的流行，设计先锋诺基亚失去了在这一领域的优势。

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The original female birth control pill was developed as a fertility treatment, but when it failed, researchers realized they had a potentially effective contraceptive on their hands.

女性避孕药最初用来治疗不育，但失败之后，研究人员却发现他们拥有了一种有潜在避孕效果的药。

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All the teams have had some dips in form during the season: even Roma when it failed to find results was in a league position it did not deserve.

所有的球队在赛季的某个时期都会遇到一些低谷，即便是罗马也出现过一些问题。

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"So,when an event like this occurs, it is incumbent upon a Democrat to react quickly and decisively, and Obama failed to do it."

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Congress acted irresponsibly when it failed to extend the FAA authorization before its expiration.

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When it failed, she went to Vienna to seek therapy from Dr. Sigmund Freud.

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Tragically, the Navy erred badly when it failed to notice that the ship had not returned to port on time.

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