11.   But those same leaders failed to fulfill the promises made to the black leadership that helped win approval for the system.

12.   Clinton yesterday ordered the shutdown of non-essential government services after he and Republican congressional leaders failed to agree on an emergency spending bill.

13.   For decades, African leaders failed to invest in infrastructure, education, health care or legal and regulatory reform.

14.   For decades, leaders failed to invest in infrastructure, education, health care or legal and regulatory reform.

15.   Friday, French and German leaders failed to resolve differences over the agreement.

16.   Guy Verfaille, an economist at Generale de Banque, said European bond markets are likely to fall further Monday if EU leaders fail to resolve their differences.

17.   He denied that city leaders failed to heed the complaints against the pork plant.

18.   In a related matter, legislative leaders failed to agree on Monday on a new set of congressional district boundaries.

19.   In smaller cities, he added, there would be a political fallout if leaders failed to mollify teams with taxpayer incentives.

20.   It is sad to see a leader fail.