31.   But the companies also acknowledge that they do not have independent monitors and do not believe they should have to determine the origin of their imported wood.

32.   But the company acknowledged that it had not followed its own procedures.

33.   But the company acknowledged that the weaker dollar inflatedoverseas sales.

34.   But what they really want is for the company to acknowledge the violation and agree to a procedure for any future mergers.

35.   But, the company acknowledged, there were only about four listeners for each channel.

36.   Companies acknowledge that they are still in the initial stage of forging the electronic mall concept and agree that consumer acceptance will hinge largely on how products are offered.

37.   Disclosure of the fund comes after the company acknowledged in January that it was under investigation by the SEC.

38.   Earlier this year, the company acknowledged that growth in online book sales had diminished.

39.   Elsewhere it offers high-speed service over phone lines, although the company acknowledges that this technology is inferior to cable.

40.   Even large tech companies acknowledge that they are highly selective in their hiring.