21.   He denied earlier reports that the talks have been underway for a year.

22.   He also said there was a fight underway for the former Soviet airbase at Shindand, south of Herat.

23.   He flew to Paris last week to discuss with Pinault getting the legal groundwork underway for the Gucci-Yves Saint Laurent combination.

24.   Intense talks have been underway for six months to streamline veterinary standards that would bolster meat exports of companies including IBP Inc.

25.   Intensified talks have been underway for six months to streamline veterinary standards that would bolster meat exports of companies such as IBP Inc.

26.   Meetings between congressional and White House staff have been underway for weeks.

27.   Negotiations are already underway for the Coke franchise in India.

28.   Negotiations are underway for Tokuyo to transfer operations to regional lenders within the Miyagi Prefecture, in northern Japan, NEN said.

29.   Now that the City Opera is back full time in the house, work is underway for two new productions.

30.   Plans are already underway for a fourth grove.