31.   But many also expressed concern that the Bush administration would try too hard to be cowboy-tough, instead of seeking a diplomatic solution.

32.   But Russia continued to press publicly for a diplomatic solution.

33.   But the Pakistanis say India was actually losing the battle for control of the peaks and agreed to a diplomatic solution to bring the conflict to an early end.

34.   But, he said, rather than escalating the military effort to involve ground troops, NATO leaders should step back and attempt a diplomatic solution.

35.   Clinton confers with Russian President Boris Yeltsin by telephone on steps for a diplomatic solution.

36.   During this operation, airlift was successfully used for the first time as a diplomatic solution in the face of a hostile military threat.

37.   Early last week, the White House was adamant about presenting only diplomatic solutions to the standoff, leaving any military options as a long shot.

38.   For now, Milosevic is clearly not interested in a diplomatic solution to the Kosovo crisis.

39.   France said it was pressing Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov to seek a diplomatic solution.

40.   For now, Slobodan Milosevic may think he has little reason to consider a diplomatic solution, and he did not seriously entertain one in his talks with Primakov.