Even with reliable information, U.S. forces initially failed to grab Saddam in raids on two targets near Adwar.

CNN: Saddam 'caught like a rat' in a hole

Now, a whole host of other competitors who failed to grab the crown are releasing records left, right and centre.

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Gareth McGlynn grabbed a consolation goal in added time, but Derry failed to grab the vital equaliser for a disappointing start to the season.

BBC: Derry crash to Longford

Poulter's close friend Justin Rose and former Open champion John Daly failed to grab the one remaining place on offer from a 15-man play-off.

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The Kiwis then sealed their victory when England failed to clear the danger from Bronson Harrison's offload and Nathan Fein followed up to grab the touchdown.

BBC: England 24-36 New Zealand

Senator John McCain managed to grab 31 percent of the demographic in his failed 2008 race, while President Bush exceeded the number by tallying 40 percent of the Latino vote in his successful run in 2004.

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But the idea of some sort of deposit grab returned to the fore after Cyprus' attempt to gain Russian financial aid failed.

NPR: Cyprus Locked In Tough Talks As Deadline Looms