81.   But some hoteliers say that even if a workable compromise is reached with the union, they have lost their taste for posh in-house dining or room service.

82.   But on the main issue before the commission, applying sales taxes to the Internet, last-minute efforts to reach a compromise collapsed.

83.   But Patterson and other lawmakers sat down with the reform groups and reached a compromise.

84.   But the delay would leave less time for the Senate and House to reach compromises over differences that are bound to emerge between their bills.

85.   But the government also has a reason to reach a compromise.

86.   But the industry said it had been willing to reach a compromise, even agreeing to royalties, although not at the levels that the House had sought.

87.   But some lawmakers said the two houses might not reach a compromise, particularly if Lacey draws up a plan that either house finds advantageous.

88.   But the two parties were unable or unwilling to reach a compromise.

89.   By evening, it was clear legislative leaders would not reach a compromise.

90.   By late in the week, a compromise was reached.