1.   After discussing the shortcomings of the agreement with council members since Saturday, union negotiators went back to the company Wednesday seeking to sweeten the deal.

2.   He pulls no punches discussing his shortcomings in the World Championships.

3.   Yesterday, he appeared receptive, willing to discuss his shortcomings and, he believes, his destiny to win a major soon.

4.   Richardson plans to meet with Clinton to discuss shortcomings in the bill, said Energy Department spokeswoman Brooke Anderson.