21.   And Republicans leaders, though dismissive of the plan Wednesday, had held discussions with Kerry early in the week.

22.   And Microsoft won out over Time Warner Inc., which also held discussions with Kinsley.

23.   And when the oil executives held a general discussion of ideas for exploration and production, the Saudis nodded in agreement.

24.   And Ted Harbert, the president of ABC Entertainment, in an interview, said that he has held discussions with Roseanne about bringing her comedy back.

25.   Annan said that he will leave Friday and hold discussions with Iraqi officials this weekend.

26.   Annan said that he will leave Thursday and hold discussions with Iraqi officials this weekend.

27.   As a result, Moone said Faroudja has also held discussions with several set manufacturers.

28.   As The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday CNN and ABC News officials have held discussions in the past two weeks.

29.   At least one other major media investment fund recently held discussions with several bidders, including McCourt, sources close to the sale said.

30.   At its most basic level, The Palace is a chat room, where people on the Internet can hold real-time discussions.