51.   But the talks have never begun.

52.   But there was virtually no negotiating between the two sides in April, when talks began to deteriorate, and neither side is sure when talks could resume.

53.   But the Protestants and the British government insisted that the IRA begin handing over some of its weapons before such talks could begin.

54.   But to customers kept clueless by both companies since talks began before last Christmas, the concerns are inconsequential.

55.   But the talk has begun because neither side feels optimistic about the ability to reach an agreement before spring training.

56.   But, before talks can begin, the two sides will have to agree to talk at all.

57.   Carter almost succeeded in securing a guarantee that these talks would begin.

58.   Castro has eased his harsh restrictions on the church since talks began with the Vatican about a possible trip.

59.   Clinton announced that he and Cardoso agreed the talks should begin at the next summit in Chile.

60.   Clinton spoke of the difficulty before the talks began.