11.   But he had been holding out hope he would not have to be sidelined for the season.

12.   But officials held out hope since the proposal carried no obligation for EU nations.

13.   But there were some who held out hope the election would bring stability.

14.   Clinton held out hope the pullback would take place soon.

15.   He also held out hope the Ryder Cup could become a Super Bowl only in spirit.

16.   Randall Cunningham is a backup again, and the Minnesota Vikings are holding out hope that the switch to Jeff George will turn their season around.

17.   Still, many are holding out hope major league baseball will have a future in a Minnesota, where it once had a lucrative past.

18.   Their participation suggested that despite public pessimism on both sides, they still held out hope something could be achieved.

19.   Union leaders are holding out hope that a third shift could be added at the plant if Liberty sales are strong.

20.   But Kashmir residents hold out hope Musharraf may try to end the violence in their province.