51.   But the chief executives of both companies say they are in talks on a confidentiality agreement, a move that may lead to friendly negotiations.

52.   But they cited confidentiality agreements and declined to identify AOL.

53.   By a confidentiality agreement, the potential buyers are not allowed to talk with any of the limited partners, or with each other.

54.   But word of the tentative deal, which was shrouded by confidentiality agreements, spread quickly through the real estate industry.

55.   Camby and Lounsbury signed a confidentiality agreement not to discuss the payment.

56.   Caterers and staff at the reception were required to sign confidentiality agreements.

57.   CBI said that it wanted to explore alternatives to the Praxair bid and disclosed that the company had entered into confidentiality agreements with other parties.

58.   CBS spokesman Ender says contestants had to sign confidentiality agreements stipulating that any leaking would cause them to forfeit their winnings.

59.   Cheryl Kilborn, a GM spokesman, declined to comment, citing confidentiality agreements that cover efforts to sell the factories.

60.   Citing the confidentiality agreement, Bristow declined to discuss his plans for this article.