11.   These were the words the delegates took with them to work that afternoon.

12.   After hearing the presentations Wednesday, delegates took the afternoon off and were to have more discussion Thursday.

13.   Although the delegates could not take binding action, they were expected to adopt a joint statement on Tuesday.

14.   As a result, delegates took the unusual step of voting in secret, and African, Caribbean and Pacific representatives voted separately from their European counterparts.

15.   But with one very big decision, possibly the most important of the week, left to make, delegates took the afternoon off Wednesday.

16.   Delegates immediately took to the microphones to express their views, with some arguing against the announcement.

17.   Delegates immediately took to the microphones after his announcement to express their views, with some arguing passionately against the decision.

18.   It was still not clear whether delegates will take up the issue.

19.   Prosecutors, meanwhile, walked out of the Palermo ceremony when a Justice Ministry delegate took the podium.

20.   Several conservative delegates took off their cowboy hats and bowed their heads in a silent prayer in the only visible sign of protest.