1.   Despite years of meetings, however, no solution that will save the Delhi Sands fly and allow development to proceed appears imminent.

2.   His defensive tone varied little until late September, when several developments appeared to toughen his resolve.

3.   Such a development appears unlikely.

4.   Such a development appeared to be a blessing for the Clippers.

5.   The developments appeared to nudge Fiat closer to a decision about what to do over the long term with its troubled carmaking business.

6.   The economic developments appeared to have little effect on the bond market, despite a surge in stocks.

7.   The latest developments did not appear to cause undue alarm.

8.   The most recent development appeared certain to pose severe problems to the Bosnian government.

9.   The quick developments also appeared to leave the police unions off balance Thursday night.