31.   But it was unclear whether these discussions took place before the outcome of the election was determined.

32.   But no discussions have taken place on the possibility of including survival training for migrants, said California Endowment spokeswoman Elinor Gilbert.

33.   But those discussions have taken on new meaning as the Communists surge in popularity.

34.   But those discussions took on an air of urgency after the owners announced their development plans.

35.   But until that discussion takes place, many directors may be wondering if taking decisive action is more likely to harm than help investors.

36.   Carone said Xerox was negotiating with KPMG to conduct those audits, but George Ledwith, a spokesman for KPMG, said no such discussions had taken place.

37.   Common-interest discussions have also taken place on online.

38.   Discussions have taken place with Reed Elsevier among other organizations, Wilson said, although Reed announced it would sell its regional newspapers earlier this year.

39.   Ellis, with Tom Truscott, another graduate student, conceived of a less expensive way to link computers and allow discussions to take place.

40.   For now, the most important discussions are taking place behind closed doors.