1.   As usual, the justices appeared skeptical about the arguments raised by both sides.

2.   Bertocchi said they did, and several justices appeared to agree.

3.   But early in the arguments, the justices appeared wary of even deciding the issue.

4.   But no justice appeared willing to engage in a discussion of the election returns, and the argument moved on to other issues.

5.   But several justices appeared unconvinced.

6.   But some justices have appeared increasingly concerned about aspects of capital punishment, particularly the adequacy of legal representation for defendants.

7.   But the justices did not appear to find it relevant to their analysis.

8.   By the time the argument was over, the justices appeared almost giddy, joking with one another to a rare degree.

9.   Despite the political progress in Northern Ireland, rough street justice appears to be increasing.

10.   During the argument, the justices appeared intensely interested but uncertain how to resolve the case.