His aides scrambled to pay for the television, leaflets, cars and planes they needed to stay in the race.

Howard Dean and his aides scrambled on Friday to show off their ties to the Clinton administration.

In recent weeks, Mr. Bush and his aides have been scrambling to find actions that will make him seem more Presidential.

His aides scrambled to stock the audience with unknowing passersby.

At the same time, Mr. Clinton's aides were scrambling for a way to develop rapport.

Mr. Christopher's aides as well as committee members and their staffs today scrambled to figure out how to deal with the matter.

One rings anyway and he laughs heartily as aides scramble to unplug the offending instrument.

Presidential aides scrambled to put together a list of possible replacements.

His aide scrambled to rearrange his papers and notes before him.

Its offices were abuzz as aides scrambled to answer questions from officials, reporters and citizens' groups.