1.   The longstanding dispute was resolved following talks in Rome between Albanian and UK officials.

2.   Regarding the longstanding dispute over ownership of the Black Sea Fleet, it was decided to form Russian and Ukrainian naval forces on the basis of this Fleet.

3.   Another longstanding legal dispute, this one pitting the Internal Revenue Service against Jon and Robin, is on its way to a resolution.

4.   After seven months of secret diplomacy, American and Chinese officials seem to be within striking distance of a breakthrough in their longstanding dispute over human rights.

5.   But it is reality, and Sony Pictures Entertainment on Monday suffered a defeat in a longstanding legal dispute with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

6.   But problems in carrying out the accord have shown some of the pitfalls awaiting any effort to overcome the longstanding disputes.

7.   But, he added, it is important to keep the meetings confidential, so an open atmosphere can be maintained for resolving the longstanding disputes.

8.   Clinton now seems eager to offer American help in resolving the longstanding dispute.

9.   Genentech and Eli Lilly settled a longstanding patent dispute over a genetically growth hormone.

10.   He joined the company three years ago to help iron out its longstanding legal disputes with the U.S. government.