21.   But, several unions leaders acknowledged, if the first union to negotiate received a small wage increase, other city unions would reject pattern bargaining.

22.   Congressional leaders acknowledge that their plans will not pass in a Republican-controlled Congress.

23.   Dashnak leaders acknowledge that they provide several million dollars a year to the enclave, although they say much of that money is used for humanitarian assistance.

24.   Each time the city came together to rebuild, but many leaders acknowledge that the efforts were erratic at times and relatively short-lived.

25.   Even opposition leaders acknowledge that their efforts are not likely to topple him.

26.   Even industry leaders acknowledge that the newest, high-priced products may be a tough sell.

27.   Even Republican environmental leaders acknowledge that this might occur.

28.   Even some LEAP leaders acknowledge that Curry must continue to reach out to unaffiliated voters and mainstream Democrats and avoid being tagged a liberal.

29.   For weeks now, church leaders have been acknowledging their failure to take action against priests accused of sexually molesting children.

30.   For weeks, church leaders have been acknowledging their failure to take action against priests accused of sexually molesting children.