11.   Both are extremely popular, but the MTV executives acknowledged that true music aficionados probably are not fans.

12.   Both calls, which some network executives later acknowledged were based on faulty data and misleading returns, had to be retracted.

13.   Boeing executives have acknowledged that for too long the company went after market share at the expense of profits in the heated battle with European airplane maker Airbus Industrie.

14.   ABC executives acknowledged that gaining distribution for its news channel would be a significant challenge.

15.   ABC executives acknowledged that while those shows had slumped in the ratings, their departures were accelerated because of limited time slots at the network.

16.   ABC executives acknowledged that they have had talks with Academy representatives about putting the show on Sunday night for the first time next season.

17.   Aero Astro executives acknowledge that Iridium and Teledesic represent the vanguard of satellite communications for use by the general public.

18.   Airport and airline executives acknowledge that business travelers, who often book trips at the last minute and pay high fares, are highly coveted.

19.   Allegheny Ludlum was similarly attracted, its executive acknowledged.

20.   Allianz executives acknowledged that Dresdener will contribute less to its profit this year than they had originally expected.