1.   Former Secretary of State Cyrus Vance helped broker the agreement.

2.   The US has been trying to broker an agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

3.   Although NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been unable to broker an agreement between the two teams, representatives of the Jets and the Patriots were talking over the weekend.

4.   And there is opportunity for the two sides to broker an agreement on tax cuts.

5.   And the speaker criticized the administration for trying to broker an agreement concerning the West Bank.

6.   As McGovern sees it, knowing how to listen and broker agreement is a strong part of her leadership credentials.

7.   Because the final agreement was brokered under direct threat of U.S. invasion, Aristide was reduced to the uncomfortable role of an informed but passive participant.

8.   Blair immediately flew to Northern Ireland, underscoring his commitment to a settlement, and has remained here since trying to broker an agreement.

9.   After the battle, an agreement was brokered that a U.N. observation post should be placed between the lines.

10.   Alfred Checchi, co-chairman of Northwest Airlines Corp., said he believes Freeman has the potential to broker an agreement between Transaero and TWA.