1.   There have been repeated allegations that the current interceptor tests have been rigged to appear more successful than they have actually been.

2.   After all, he appeared successful himself.

3.   But while his friends at school still were collecting an allowance from their parents, Minkow honed the skills of check kiting -- making the business appear successful.

4.   Other candidates will follow his lead if it appears successful.

5.   So far, the formula appears successful.

6.   Their effort appears successful so far, as few voices have been raised in protest on opinion pages.

7.   Thousands of families are falling off the welfare rolls, making welfare reform appear successful for government officials.

8.   Under the leadership of the rotund Lundy, Calumet appeared successful.

9.   While the experiment appeared successful, flies from the mainland soon reappeared.

10.   Despite the disagreements, Hashimoto and Chinese leaders wanted the meetings between the East Asian powers to appear successful.