51.   Bhutto also heard encouraging words about the legislation in private discussions with congressional leaders.

52.   British civil servants began private discussions with Sinn Fein figures in December.

53.   But after attorneys huddled for private discussions with Superior Court Judge Lance Ito, Clark was allowed to pursue her line of questioning.

54.   But the parameters of an agreement were reached Tuesday by Pataki, Silver and state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno after weeks of private discussions, mostly by telephone.

55.   Chretien is expected to attend the meeting at which all leaders have private discussions with the queen.

56.   Foreign Secretary Robin Cook met British author Salman Rushdie on Friday for private discussions.

57.   Foreign Secretary Robin Cook met Salman Rushdie for private discussions Friday.

58.   French diplomats also said they had reservations about the resolution, and private discussions were underway Wednesday to find a common position.

59.   Goh said he had received an assurance on the loan from Soeharto himself during a private discussion Monday in Vancouver.

60.   It depends on what takes place, and it depends on what the private discussions indicate might bear fruit.