However, this failure appears to have made little difference to the fortunes of the Labour Party.

Sony's failure to complete the deal appears to have opened the field to rival bids.

Wood's failure, in 1676, appears to have concluded the long list of unfortunate expeditions in that century.

Their failure to speak out appeared to be one of several missed opportunities.

Its failure appeared to clear the way for all the executions to be carried out.

The failure after eight years to achieve independence, coupled with the police sweeps, appears to have doomed the peaceful resistance.

Their failure also appeared to reduce the chance of creating an effective opposition coalition.

His failure in that respect did not appear to rankle with him.

The failure appeared to be a setback for both companies, which had staked millions of dollars on the highly publicized project.

These predictions' failure appears to be no deterrent to their regular renewal.