Unable to clear Google search history in Safari

I am unable to clear old searches in Safari. None of the following has any effect: using the clear recent searches button, totally resetting Safari, deleting all history and cache and trying to delete each individual search item manually, or by changing default search method. These are old items, not recent searches, but they continue to show up in the recent search area. It appears to be a bug. Any ideas how to REALLY clear out the search cache?
THANKS

Seem to have finally fixed it by deleting the safari plist entry.

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I would like to know how I can delete the google search history in safari?
Thanks

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