51.   The matter has been under discussion for some time as the company continues to monitor the effects of currency moves, sales volume and possible cooperation with other carmakers.

52.   The other broadcasting companies had little comment about the discussions for a ratings system.

53.   The new guidelines have been under discussion for more than two years among scientists specializing in toxicology but have not been widely debated in public.

54.   The plan announced Wednesday has been under discussion for years.

55.   The Reds backed out of trade discussion for Griffey on Saturday.

56.   The question of what the new currency will look like could bog down discussions for months.

57.   The political maneuverings, the shifts in fortune, were discussions for another time.

58.   The proposed pact, under discussion for four years, would open Vietnamese markets to U.S. companies and would give Vietnam normal trading relations with the United States.

59.   The starting point in that discussion for Boston will be Chris Drury.

60.   The Stars are out of the trade talks for disgruntled New York Islanders winger Kirk Muller and are in discussions for Calgary Flames center Joe Nieuwendyk.