Although an overall agreement is within reach, both sides acknowledged that little progress was made over the weekend.

Both sides acknowledge that fighting is often used as a tactical part of a game plan.

But all sides acknowledged that today's plan would provide only a partial solution to the problem.

It was also the first time a side generally acknowledged as the best in the world had won the trophy.

Both sides acknowledged that pressure to pass a gambling bill was growing.

But yesterday, both sides acknowledged that the talks had failed.

But all sides acknowledge that the contest will set a pattern.

The pay of the workers averages $18,000 a year, the union said, but both sides acknowledged that money was not the main issue.

The officer called twice for help on his radio, both sides acknowledge.

Those projections, in turn, might form the basis of a deal, though both sides acknowledge that time is running short.