21.   But if the conference is still not ready, it may continue its discussions in parallel with the General Assembly debate.

22.   But several people close to the talks said they anticipated that the board would allow the three companies to continue discussions that started this week.

23.   But the Americans continued the discussion in the hope of changing a few minds, and left the impression that there might be some flexibility, the diplomat said.

24.   Committee members continued private discussions Monday on their timetable for resolving the case, without announcing any decision.

25.   Despite the reversals, the British and American governments said they would continue discussions.

26.   Diageo said late on Tuesday that it planned to continue discussions with the commission in hopes of reaching a settlement.

27.   Executives of the two firms are expected to continue discussions this weekend, but as with any deal, talks could still fall apart until an agreement is signed.

28.   Finance Ministry Masayoshi Takemura said yesterday that the advisory body will continue discussions about banking policies through the end of this year.

29.   Gingrich and Gephardt said they hope to continue discussions on Friday.

30.   Fox will use the visit to continue discussion on bilateral issues of regional and hemispheric importance, the Mexican Embassy said in a statement.