1.   And they said they would seek to portray the Democrats as needlessly prolonging the process in a futile search for enough votes to capture the White House.

2.   After a futile search for his family, he left Europe and settled in the United States.

3.   After a largely futile search for common ground, Lott called for a round of voting on rival plans for ending the trial.

4.   After a futile search of Montgomery County records, Stachler traveled to Columbus to search state records.

5.   Eighteen U.S. troops died in the futile search for Aideed.

6.   Hamilton jogged around the track with trainer Ed Lacerte and quickly fell far behind, apparently because of his futile search for a drive-thru window.

7.   In their futile search, NHIS officials were remiss.

8.   Officials launched a futile search and at midday they confirmed the escape.

9.   Some also remember the enormous resources spent on the futile search for Patricia Hearst when she was in hiding with other members of the self-styled Symbionese Liberation Army.

10.   The offensive line was pitiful, with Reeves constantly juggling the lineup in a futile search for five guys who might actually block someone.