1.   But differences over valuation scuppered the deal-that could happen again.

2.   Differences over EU policy were left to be thrashed out at a later date.

3.   In past election years, differences over defense spending and foreign policy have been central to the political debate.

4.   There has been a sharp difference over what its price tag should look like.

5.   While differences over duties remain, bilateral trade continues to grow.

6.   The two governments have settled their differences over their common border.

7.   Senate negotiators further narrowed their differences over the level of federal spending for anti-drug programs.

8.   On the eve of the summit Gorbachev reaffirmed the sharp differences over this issue, but both sides indicated that they were seeking a mutually acceptable solution.

9.   Although the joint statement indicated broad agreement, there were some differences over how to deal with the crisis.