11.   But they acknowledged its potential appeal as a means to bridge differences.

12.   Christian Democratic and Free Democratic leaders tried to bridge their differences in a charged meeting Tuesday, but came out of the meeting with no apparent agreement.

13.   Clinton promised to veto it, setting the stage for a round of difficult talks about how Congress and the White House can bridge their differences.

14.   Clinton was unable to bridge those differences, by Wednesday, and said only that he would try again after his return.

15.   Clinton was unable to bridge those differences, and largely upon the shoals of that ancient dispute the talks apparently foundered.

16.   Clinton opened the group meeting by summarizing his understanding of the differences between the Palestinians and Israelis, and some U.S. suggestions for bridging those differences, McCurry said.

17.   Despite lengthy negotiations, the two sides have been unable to bridge their differences.

18.   For now, new negotiations would have to proceed without the strong American hand that has bridged crucial differences between the two parties in recent years.

19.   He said he has helped bridge their differences.

20.   Hoping to bridge the differences, U.S. and Russian officials worked out an agreement last month in Helsinki, Finland, on peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.