The prisoners' supporters were hurled into a decade of futile protest.

"But-" Ekaterin raised a hand in futile protest, too late.

She was moving quickly now, leaving Jared and his futile protests behind, darting through the crowd in an effort to keep up with the demon.

This has drawn futile protests from Cambodian officials.

Then be pulled her closer, groaning a futile protest, and touched her lips with his.

"I have not yet consented to the marriage," she reminded him, and knew in an instant how futile protests would be.

Gant wanted to tell them it was too long - but there was no point in futile protest.

The king came to his feet, one hand reaching out in futile protest as the dagger flashed.

I never was quite certain about the nature of this summons (he kept pointing to the line during my futile protests).

Between gasps, the actor continued his futile protests.