1.   Behind the scenes, both sides are working towards an agreement.

2.   Both sides are now working towards a suspension of hostilities.

3.   Both sides are working towards a peaceful settlement.

4.   Both sides were working to create a favourable climate for effective negotiations.

5.   The government expressed hope that all the sides will work towards a political solution.

6.   The two sides are now working diligently to resolve their differences.

7.   It seems that both sides work just as hard, although holidays are better over here.

8.   Although the hand was still swollen yesterday, the injury had improved enough to allow him to flex his fingers and do his side work.

9.   As the search progresses, both sides must work fervently to avoid a standoff.

10.   Both sides also worked to undermine the credibility of witnesses who came forward to testify against the jurors.