Time Machine backup constantly failing....anyone know how to fix this?

Hi folks.  I know there are other threads about htis but i'm looking for new information about this,.  This CONSTANTLY happens.  I have a brand new mac with lion on it backing up to a 2TB external USB drive.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.  I've done verify, i've done repair...keeps happening.  Anyone figure out how to fix this?  THanks.

Have you erased the drive and reset Time Machine?
Check Pondini's Time Machine Troubleshooting #A4: http://pondini.org/TM/A4.html
You might just want to peruse the whole troubleshooting section to see if anything sounds familiar.

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