11.   The tactic failed.

12.   The tactic failed, thanks largely to the timely intervention of the Republican moderates, many Democrats and a veto threat from the White House.

13.   Though the tactic has often failed in the past, the Saudis may be more receptive this time.

14.   Sadly the tactic failed.

15.   But Iranian leaders take a pragmatic line and believe the oil weapon tactic would fail, analysts said.

16.   Their tactic so far has failed, according to the polls.

17.   That tactic has failed, Kgatla said, with people now often using a combination of modern and traditional beliefs to justify the killings of suspected witches.

18.   That tactic has failed, he said, with people now often using a combination of modern and traditional beliefs to justify the killings of suspected witches.