Sentence examples for were prepared to open from inspiring English sources

Japanese and Mexican trade officials said today that they were prepared to open free trade negotiations.

At mid-week, some encouraging signals emerged: the Iraqis, it seemed, were prepared to open certain of the suspect sites, but always with conditions attached.

She said the Zapatistas were prepared to open talks with President Vicente Fox, whom she praised for complying with their demands for the withdrawal of troops from seven bases near rebel strongholds.

I have to thank the players for that because they were the ones who were prepared to open themselves up to change, and to trust the way I work.

The first time I heard of Matsui, the Mets were preparing to open the 2000 season in Tokyo.

On a plane to Des Moines where they and their partners Darren & Sherry Warth were preparing to open their third and largest Smokey D's.

While the Dodgers were preparing to open a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers, Brian Wilson was at a minor league game.

Asked if he was prepared to open a dialogue with them, he replied: "Dialogue with whom?

Mr. Bush is prepared to open up the 19 national monuments created by Mr. Clinton.

White House press officials did not respond to repeated messages tonight seeking to determine if Mr. Clinton was prepared to open the transition office to Mr. Bush.

Though the stadium isn't yet ready, volunteers hope that it can be prepared to open as a temporary shelter if numbers get too high.