41.   But aides said no discussions were held Wednesday.

42.   But instead, she and her lawyer, Donald Passman, have been holding discussions with recording executives and hope to sign a deal soon.

43.   But the committee voted not to hold any discussion at all.

44.   But that was pure conjecture, and no formal discussions were ever held.

45.   But top industry officials here said Monday that while many auto makers were cautiously and tentatively holding discussions, that did not necessarily mean another deal was imminent.

46.   By Thursday, several clubs had made preliminary contact with Toronto GM Gord Ash, including the Astros, who plan to hold further discussions today.

47.   CHB had held discussions with several suitors over the years and was eager to be acquired, according to sources.

48.   Canal Plus officials were in London yesterday to hold discussions with BSkyB, the spokeswoman said.

49.   Chu said that China Internet is now holding discussions with several foreign news agencies on the possibility of putting their news on its network.

50.   Clinton held post-midnight discussions with Arafat and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.