1.   Both sides appeared more upbeat than at any other time since the talks entered their intensive final phase four months ago.

2.   Although Clinton did not threaten to retaliate against North Korea, he appeared less upbeat than he did in his radio address last Saturday.

3.   But reaction afterward appeared less upbeat.

4.   But their cabin is spotless, and everyone appears upbeat.

5.   Camby appeared upbeat during the brief press conference and spoke of looking forward to a time when he will face questions solely for his performance on the basketball court.

6.   Despite official attempts to appear upbeat, there were signs that the talks were listing.

7.   Despite his troubles, he appears upbeat.

8.   Gates appeared upbeat as he and the Tonight Show host traded quips while demonstrating the program, which purportedly makes IBM-compatible personal computers easier to use.

9.   In Sukagawa, on the other hand, almost everyone appears upbeat about the plan.

10.   In Trdevac, just east of Dobre Vode, the Ramaj family appeared more upbeat.