In that case the statement will fail, and write will simply not be called.

An official statement revealed only that he had "failed the final initiative test."

The statement has failed to quash the rumours of disagreements between the board or the sponsors.

But that simple statement, though accurate, fails to do justice to the enchantment of his presentation.

Yet his statement, which absurdly blamed America for the university raid, failed to appease angry students.

The statement had failed, as had its follow-up attempt.

The official statement announcing his death failed to determine a cause, saying only that he had a "mystery blood disorder".

But this statement failed to convince the people.

With both the diplomatic protests and the public statements having failed to stop the attacks, American officials again began to discuss what to do.

Even statements by Mr. Greenspan failed to stir the market.