1.   But Republicans, sensing victory, refused to take yes for an answer and voted down the leapfrogging Democratic alternative.

2.   But the House leadership, sensing a victory and anticipating considerable support from conservative Democrats, is sending the bill to the floor, perhaps as early as Wednesday.

3.   But when the day ended, Woods stood alone on top, showing again that when he senses victory, he is like a shark that smells blood.

4.   By then, the Yankees were close enough to sense the victory.

5.   It was another example of how imposing Faldo can be when he senses a victory.

6.   Late in the fight, Whitaker supporters at the James L. Knight Center began chanting his nickname, Sweet Pea, sensing victory.

7.   Now when we sense victory we instantly are overwhelmed by the fetid stench of doom.

8.   Sensing final victory, Luit abruptly changes tack.

9.   Sensing victory, George W. Bush continued his preparation to assume the mantle of president-elect, receiving his third national intelligence briefing in as many days.

10.   Albanians sense victory.