But while both came close to victory, neither could lay the other's hand down upon the table.

Lin participated in another four tournaments without coming close to victory.

The battle took place for two hours, without decision for either side, and several times Lamadrid seemed close to victory.

But he has not been able to come close to individual victory.

He seemed close to victory this week until final negotiations with the City Council fell through.

Horne would regularly finish in the top thirty of the Open over the following decade, without ever again coming as close to victory.

Pantani, on the other hand, moved close to victory.

Allmendinger came close to victory, with four runner-up finishes during the season.

Close to victory Duncan put on a burst of speed, closing the distance to the 'thopter.

Or does until you remember how close to victory some of his most malevolent candidates came.