IF "nearly" is taken to mean "not at all", then Azahari, a doctor and bomb maker, was nearly arrested in Bandung two weeks ago. Nearly dark means the night is certain to fall, but nearly making a goal means no goal and no certainty of one. And although nearly arresting a man means not catching him, the police are still trying hard to succeeed on the next attempt to nab the terrorist. It is important they do so.

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