21.   Open the discussion to their suggestions and questions, and be sure to listen carefully to what they have to say.

22.   Open the discussion by thanking him for taking the time to meet with you.

23.   Russia announced on Thursday that it has opened discussions with the European Union to cooperate with the independent European defense force being formed outside of NATO.

24.   Reeves opened the discussion last Wednesday after repeatedly being asked at his news conference about his relationship with Shanahan and Elway.

25.   Senior White House aides quietly opened discussions with allies on Capitol Hill to seek a censure resolution as an alternative to the Republican intention to open impeachment hearings.

26.   The discussion will be opened to public comment afterward.

27.   The fast-track negotiating authority the Clinton administration wanted before opening discussions with Chile became entangled in political disputes in Washington.

28.   This means that you should open the discussion by having him agree with whatever you are saying, even if it is as basic as the weather.

29.   What was piously described as an attempt to open discussion on different approaches to the drug problem was simply a long promotion for legalization of drugs.

30.   You can open the discussion by saying that you are pleased with his work, but quickly get to the point.