There was no sign of his friend, and he allowed himself the first faint hope.

Twelve o'clock came, and then half-past, without any sign of my friend.

There was as yet no sign of his friend.

He brought the Skyhawk down to about 500 feet and made three passes, but saw no sign of his friend.

By the time the little girl's friends returned to the playground, there was no sign of the man or their friend.

But the corridor was empty, and though he followed it all the way to the end, there was still no sign of his friend.

Then, a second later, Harry could see no sign of his friend.

"There hasn't been any sign of your friend, but we can go look if you like."

One second, there was no sign of his friend.

There was no sign of his friend's having been home to their lodgings.