He had gone back to the mansion after the futile hunt for Rahman Singh.

They had tricked the Northlanders into a prolonged and futile hunt, delayed their advance, and lived to fight another day.

Royne's futile hunt for the tobacco had been a cover for that contact.

In the late 1970's, he began a futile hunt to find an appropriate paper.

There would be no need for a futile hunt, then.

After a couple of throws, the drow used the same distractions and sent the seal in on a futile hunt.

A witness reported a white truck speeding from the scene, starting off a futile hunt for the mysterious vehicle.

Jean knew from many a futile hunt that wolves were the wariest and most intelligent of wild animals in the quest.

Royce was ready to leave, now that the futile hunt was over.

The Bush administration should put much less emphasis on the weapons inspectors' futile hunt for a "smoking gun."