91.   Negotiators from both countries worked long hours this week to try reach agreement before the Commerce Department took action, but talks broke down late Thursday.

92.   Peace talks broke down two years ago.

93.   Peace talks broke off late last year when the Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, refused to return to the negotiating table unless his breakaway state is recognized.

94.   Since the labor talks broke down two days before Christmas, the union has been pursuing a two-pronged legal approach.

95.   Stalemated talks broke off Friday, and owners and players agreed it was best to spend the weekend canvassing their constituents.

96.   Talks broke down a year ago after bombings in Israel by Islamic militants.

97.   Talks broke down Friday, with both union leaders and Conservative government officials indicating that a deal seems unlikely.

98.   Talks broke down late Thursday evening without a final result.

99.   Talks broke down later that year.

100.   Talks broke down three years ago over the disputed Himalayan state of Kashmir, the flashpoint of two wars between the hostile neighbors.