They argued forcefully about trade routes, economic exchanges, borders and boundaries, but it was sound and fury signifying nothing.

But Mr. Jenkins said the fury signified nothing.

But to kibitzers watching People v. O.J. Simpson, the sound and fury signify something.

Still, all the sound and fury signified next to nothing, Wall Street professionals said.

All sound and fury, signifying nothing.

But the whole first week of House and Senate hearings was sound and fury signifying nothing.

At Trump Plaza, where the news conference was held, the sound and fury signified a step beyond what is considered protocol for such events.

Mr. Wynn dismissed the attacks as "sound and fury signifying nothing."

To paraphrase: so much sound and fury, signifying nothing.

All this sound and fury signifies nothing really, but at least the story makes some kind of sense - and even emotional impact - this time round.