But on at least one point both sides seemed to agree.

By and large, both sides seemed to believe so, too.

Administration officials say both sides seem to be learning as they go.

The winning side seemed almost taken off guard by the decision.

Each side seems to have won some ground during the negotiations.

One thing on which both sides seem to be able to agree: the other side started it.

Instead, the two sides seem to be growing further apart.

But in limited English, each side seemed to completely understand the other.

But the bad side seems to have the upper hand.

My side didn't seem to hurt quite as much if I stood that way.