11.   Such an outcome appeared likely, however.

12.   That outcome appears near.

13.   The outcome appeared as a dramatic finish to the largest unfriendly corporate takeover ever launched in Europe.

14.   But, after the first round Saturday, no successful outcome appeared likely.

15.   Talks took place at the airport Thursday between UN, Bosnian Serb and Bosnian government officials but the outcome appeared inconclusive.