1.   But privately, officials indicated that this had the hallmarks of a politically motivated attack.

2.   That, at least, had the hallmarks of something different, and it involved a much lower body count than the one racked up by the Headless Horseman.

3.   Post office investigators said the operation had the hallmarks of being planned by someone with elaborate inside information on procedures.

4.   But police spokesman Harry Holtslag said that the attack, which did not cause any injuries, did not have the hallmarks of a PKK arson.

5.   He died on the spot and the three officers were wounded, Perera said, adding that the episode had the hallmark of the Tamil Tiger rebels.

6.   Investigators say the killing has the hallmarks of an ETA attack.

7.   No one immediately took responsibility for the attack, but law enforcement authorities said it had the hallmarks of an ETA attack.

8.   The movie has the hallmark of a fanboy effort - the adoration for the material is not tempered with individual flair and vision.

9.   He told a press conference that weekend violence, notably targeting public buildings in Tirana and other major cities, had the hallmarks of former secret police tactics.