1.   To survive, Merovech had to oppose his father, but his bid for power failed and he asked his servant to kill him.

2.   While the prospects for the buy-out team may be extremely attractive, they should be aware of the possible outcome if the bid fails.

3.   But bids failed to reach the reserve price of two hundred pounds.

4.   Although the amendment bid failed, Calhoun nevertheless prevailed.

5.   And if the bid fails, the Dome probably would be put up for sale for use as a conference or educational center.

6.   Black argues further that there are probably no other buyers waiting in the wings if the Kerkorian bid fails.

7.   Chilean stocks fell after the sale of a leading electric utility by the state was cancelled when bids failed to live up to expectations.

8.   Even if its takeover bid fails, SunTrust and its shareholders are not necessarily any worse off, analysts and bankers said.

9.   He opened the Southside store after its previous owner closed it and filed for bankruptcy when a loan bid failed.

10.   If its bid for Wachovia fails, SunTrust Banks may need to find another target in order to stay competitive.