81.   In a news conference after most votes were counted, Prime Minister Bertie Ahern conceded defeat, saying that the result would not influence his own views against abortion.

82.   In conceding defeat just before midnight, Barak surprised Israel by stepping down as Labor Party leader and resigning his seat in the parliament.

83.   In Bosnia, as in Vietnam, the politicians are unwilling to concede defeat.

84.   In conceding defeat, Gingrich has promised an open vote on competing pieces of legislation.

85.   In conceding defeat, Salas struck a similarly conciliatory note.

86.   In conceding defeat, all of the other candidates congratulated Lee and his running mate, Lien Chan.

87.   In New Hampshire, exit polls indicated Dick Swett would unseat Republican Sen. Bob Smith, but early today Smith overtook him and Swett conceded defeat.

88.   In conceding defeat, his opponent, Mr. Salas, struck a similarly conciliatory note.

89.   In the end, the naturalist had to concede defeat.

90.   Irby said Lott intends to hold back confirmation votes on nominees until Democrats essentially concede defeat on the campaign finance legislation.