21.   If indeed the standoff were to be ended it would be a glimmer of good news after a day on which both sides expressed a palpable sense of dread.

22.   Neither side expressed confidence Tuesday about where the votes would stand this year if the matter came before the full House.

23.   Over the years, for example, each side has expressed concern that the other may be trying to poison water supplies.

24.   The American side has expressed that it recognizes the seriousness and the sensitivity of such incidents, and that in the future the U.S. would adopt strict restrictive measures.

25.   The South Korean team, the official said, had hoped to strike a compromise by having both sides express, in general terms, opposition to terrorism.

26.   A limited cease-fire arranged Monday was punctuated by widespread artillery and missile attacks south of the Chechen capital and both sides have expressed doubts the new pact would hold.

27.   After a week of negotiations, both sides have expressed hope that a compromise will be reached soon.

28.   All sides expressed concern about their fate.

29.   Although Compaore said both sides expressed hope for a resolution, leaders from the two countries continued to openly accuse each other of unprovoked aggression.

30.   Both sides expressed confidence that a cease-fire was possible.