11. Attempts to repeal or partly repeal the Regulations in 1951 and 1966 were unfruitful . 12. They relented after an unfruitful search for a " white knight " partner. 13. Each day of unfruitful diplomacy brings nearer the moment when that position will become clear. 14. It was a long, unfruitful wait. 15. The leads, law enforcement officials said, went in myriad, sometimes unfruitful directions. 16. The revenue generating potential associated with Amgen's relationship with Guilford also proved unfruitful . 17. It will be unfruitful to ask " Where is the foreign legion now ? ". 18. These proved unfruitful , and as result the Tsangpa launched their second invasion in 1634. 19. He re-opens unfruitful talk page discussions to frustrate others and drive them away. 20. Prowling thrift stores in college towns is usually unfruitful : There is just too much competition.