1.   Nine singles and one album had been released, but success still eluded him.

2.   She took the exam again, but again success eluded her.

3.   Great chart success has eluded the band, but they made a dent on the charts two years ago with Nothing Ever Happens.

4.   A decade ago he embarked for Hollywood, where he always found stand-up work, but media success eluded him for years.

5.   But pop success still eluded Stuart, although he was in demand as a session guitarist.

6.   But success eluded him in his younger years.

7.   But ultimate success has eluded him since the NFL and AFL merged.

8.   But while success has eluded him at home, he draws huge crowds in France and Australia, often accompanied only by a drummer.

9.   Electoral success has eluded him at times.

10.   Five years later, the group that started the current airline bought the name, but success has eluded them.