1.   He appeared willing to reach an agreement.

2.   All told, the administration has gone beyond what it recently appeared willing to settle for, and about as far as consumers could expect.

3.   Although Hall and Melnichenko have met only twice, theirs is a rivalry that both appear willing to continue.

4.   Although most consumers appear willing to give the more economical option a try, a few still wonder if a generic is identical to the original product.

5.   Although the vice president appears willing to have the Israelis give up that condition, he is scrupulously hewing to it himself.

6.   American officials remain suspicious of Russian intentions, but this time they appear willing to let Moscow play the role of mediator if it can deliver Iraqi concessions.

7.   And coach Fernando Clavijo appears willing to continue to give the youngsters a chance as the Revolution prepare to host Los Angeles Wednesday.

8.   And even staid CBS appears willing to test any and all boundaries to try to get them back.

9.   And Gore, party strategists say, cannot appear too willing to support environmental policies with no concern about the economic consequences.

10.   Banks now appear willing to appease the South Koreans, although it is unclear whether that includes swallowing some losses.