In 1570, discussions commenced to arrange for Henry to court Queen Elizabeth I of England.

When the milling peasants were finally cleared from the room, discussion of the eastern campaign commenced.

An amiable discussion of the vagaries of weather in east Texas generally, and in their little town specifically, commenced.

Thanks to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which has planned hearings about Iraq this week, that national discussion may finally commence.

As this role changed, discussions between the active Air Force and the Air National Guard commenced concerning roles and responsibilities.

"It's not right," Rachel said for perhaps the twentieth time since discussions on this matter had commenced in earnest a month ago.

Their conclusions will be published at the beginning of 2002, after which the political discussion will commence.

A new and valuable discussion has commenced, and we want to take an active part in it.

We hope this discussion can commence without any preconditions, as stated in the resolution.

Their delegation has only been here for about three weeks, you remember, so no formal discussions have commenced.