71.   The two sides appear to agree in principle on the issues of arbitration, free agency and a tax, but not on the numbers.

72.   The two sides appeared headed for a standoff.

73.   The two sides appeared to resolve key security issues such as a Palestinian crackdown on militant groups and arrests of suspected terrorists.

74.   They added that the two sides appeared committed to reaching an accord.

75.   This time, and with those memories faded, both sides appear determined to make a good impression on each other.

76.   This time, and with those memories faded, each side appears determined to make a good impression.

77.   Two weeks into the regular season, the two sides still appeared far apart financially.

78.   Under intense world attention, both sides appeared eager to avoid being cast as an aggressor.

79.   Union executive director Billy Hunter hinted that the two sides appear to be headed toward disaster.

80.   Undoubtedly, the flurry of negotiations was spurred by the threat of the rally, and both sides appeared to be anxious to find a way to avert it.