So, how do we get closer to real agreement on a realistic price? (remonline.com)
Each of these does a poor job of illuminating serious disputes or identifying places of real agreement. (educationnext.org)
In the interests of smooth sailing, even seasoned veterans will accept superficial assurances and smiles instead of concrete answers, and will then go on to confuse good manners, pleasantries, and bad jokes with real agreement. (inc.com)