It was fortunate that Cardona had not put up a futile fight.

The trademark infringement case, which could destroy Mademoiselle and render the workers' fight futile, is "very strong," she said.

They had been ready to grab for revolvers, to aid in the futile fight that Hawkeye was ready to begin.

That left 47th Street, which has fewer apartment dwellers, to make the last stand in what may prove to be a futile fight.

Below, Shannon was waging a futile fight against the burly Bartolo.

Will it opt for a bruising and probably futile fight with Congressional Democrats over renewed military aid, or at last try serious diplomacy?

Worse, many badly depleted their treasuries in the often futile fights against the relentlessly encroaching waters.

Opponents are bracing for what is likely to be a futile fight.

The result would be a prolonged and probably futile fight that the military would find was not worth the bother.