21.   Both sides Thursday tried to characterize the breakdown as temporary.

22.   Both sides tried to frame what they see as the key question to be answered by the analysis of the test video.

23.   After an unsuccessful appeal by World Carpet, both sides tried to reach a settlement.

24.   All four sides will try to keep the bottom from expanding and shrinking, and the bottom will crack or come off.

25.   All sides tried to claim victory.

26.   Both sides are now trying to backtrack from the idea that the new sponsors are pushing for the inclusion of American writers.

27.   Both sides are trying to get some answers on a variety of topics.

28.   Both sides might also try to use the chaos during a withdrawal to seize NATO and U.N. weaponry.

29.   Both sides tried to sway the grand jurors during the four hours of testimony.

30.   But Perry said both sides would try to make deals to avoid that outcome.