21.   But as the discussions continued, the developer faced a deadline.

22.   But Boston Scientific denied the report, saying the discussions are continuing.

23.   But discussions continued Monday.

24.   But he emphasized that he expects ongoing industry-to-industry discussions to continue and to produce some constructive proposals, the official said.

25.   But discussions continued Monday night, and there was no indication of what the final resolution might be.

26.   But he said that discussions continue with the White House to break the impasse.

27.   But our discussions are continuing and talks are productive.

28.   But said discussions would continue.

29.   But the discussion continues.

30.   But the discussion continued, at dinner that night and around town in the following weeks.