1.   It is difficult to see how this conflict can be resolved without taking the matter to court.

2.   And an excruciating conflict gets resolved without the concession of a cop-out.

3.   As people learn that differences can be successfully resolved without the threat of force, conflict is transformed into a creative process that generates confidence and trust.

4.   Becky Burr, a senior Commerce Department aide leading the negotiations, said she remained optimistic that the problems would be resolved without such drastic measures.

5.   Besides, they must be increasingly aware that many regional crises and conflicts cannot be resolved without Russia.

6.   But it is hard to see how matters can be resolved without violence.

7.   But Mariners manager Lou Piniella said team CEO John Ellis left him with the impression Sunday night that the dispute could be resolved without selling the team.

8.   Chiara Coletti, a spokeswoman for Crew, said he was hopeful that the dispute would be resolved without a return to court.

9.   Estrada has hired a lawyer who thinks the case can be resolved without Estrada losing her money.

10.   Indeed, in my view the case can be adequately resolved without resort to the Advisory Committee at all.