1.   Arafat and Hamas had recently begun a dialogue aimed at finding common ground in the building of a Palestinian state.

2.   As soon as a daughter shows interest, the advice for parents is to begin a dialogue that hopefully will last for years.

3.   After the event, Bush ignored a question as to when he would begin a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4.   But after a few songs had established his credentials beyond any doubt, he began his dialogue with the audience.

5.   But for an array of historical and psychological reasons, Turks abhor any suggestion that they should begin a dialogue with Kurdish nationalists.

6.   But behind the scenes, Powell should energetically try to coax India and Pakistan to begin a dialogue, just as President Clinton did before leaving office.

7.   But so far, North Korea has all but ignored a clause in the Geneva text requiring it to begin a dialogue with the South.

8.   China has indicated that it is ready to begin a dialogue on missile defenses when Deputy Prime Minister Qian Qichen meets with Bush in Washington.

9.   China has indicated that it is ready to begin a dialogue on missile defenses when Deputy Prime Minister Quian Qichen meets with Bush this week in Washington.

10.   Dole said the United States should cease bilateral talks with North Korea until the Pyongyang government begins a dialogue with South Korea.