But soon the talks proved to be a failure.

It is that all the philosophical talk of a new social contract will prove to be just a cover for cutting the rolls.

As these talks proved unsatisfactory, the Soviets began to consider a military alternative.

And if their talks with the Tories collapse, that just goes to prove it.

His talk with the sailor in the lab must have proved effective after all.

But North Korea's talk may prove scarier than its technology.

And here, for once, Swemmel's endless talk of efficiency proved true.

The talks over the economic ground rules have taken longer and proved to be more complex than anticipated, diplomats on both sides said.

Some officials even suggest that if the talks on immigration issues prove productive, the dialogue might be widened.

A talk with the choreographer the other day proved illuminating.