11.   Without Sinn Fein, those talks would have scant chance of success.

12.   Another enthusiasts group that did not bid before claimed it would enter the fray, but analysts gave it scant chance.

13.   Another group of enthusiasts that has not bid before said it would entire the fray, but analysts gave them scant chance of succeeding.

14.   Most commentators give the Tories scant chance of winning a fifth consecutive national election.

15.   The Conservatives had scant chance in the sole district being declared later Friday, Argyll and Bute.

16.   The game started slow and saw scant chances by either side, but the Brazilians controlled the possession and had the better of play.

17.   The official, the report said, thought the plan had scant chance of succeeding.

18.   Those bills also have scant chance for passage, Ryzhkov said.

19.   Usually, controversial matters have scant chance of enactment as a national election approaches.

20.   Unlike Arsenal, which has a clear shot at two trophies, Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier must motivate a team with a scant chance for any silverware this season.