1.   If no accord is reached by Friday, the directive will die anyway, under a time limit rule.

2.   To reach an accord, the government will likely have to devalue its currency, which would help boost exports.

3.   We must put into effect all that has been agreed upon, and reach an accord on everything that can be conceded.

4.   The two sides were able to reach an accord.

5.   The Americans would happily reach one accord on standards for medical devices and them hammer out different pacts covering, say, electronic goods and drug manufacturing.

6.   Although many observers find their claims spurious, FARC leaders say they would support programs to help drug farmers switch to legal crops if a peace accord is reached.

7.   American President Lines said it has reached an accord with three of its maritime labor unions, averting a threatened strike.

8.   Analysts and traders predicted further declines if a final accord is reached.

9.   An accord could be reached by the end of the month.

10.   An accord has been reached with creditors to pay off the remainder over the next few years, he added.