41.   But Republicans clearly feared that Brown, a master of political intrigue, would manage to negotiate a settlement in his favor.

42.   But sources close to Holbrooke said Thursday that his lawyers are seeking to negotiate a settlement that would rescue his bid for the Cabinet-level diplomatic post.

43.   But she personally negotiated the settlement.

44.   But the Lummis say they were in the process of negotiating a settlement when Gorton intruded into the situation in a divisive manner.

45.   But the owners were squandering valuable time in trying to negotiate a settlement before the labor board proceeded with its course.

46.   Cigarette makers negotiated out-of-court settlements this summer with Mississippi and Florida, the first two states scheduled to try their anti-tobacco suits.

47.   Caremark, which has been trying to negotiate a settlement of the charges, will retain liability for any penalties that result from the investigation.

48.   Chris Brown, an attorney for the parents, said the case went to mediation and a confidential settlement was negotiated.

49.   Caserta spent much of his leave negotiating a settlement of his five-year contract with Spectrum, a wireless communications company based in Manhasset N.Y.

50.   Clay County is trying to negotiate settlements in advance of tax commission hearings so schools can get their money faster.