1.   For several days after the Nebraska game, nobody on the team acknowledged the seriousness of the injury.

2.   Griswold acknowledged the seriousness of the debate, saying he understood why passions run so high on both sides of the issue.

3.   While acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations, administration officials have taken comfort in noting that the thefts, if any, were not committed on their watch.

4.   But when food-producers themselves go hungry, it is time to at least acknowledge the seriousness of the situation.

5.   Microsoft, while acknowledging the seriousness of the attack, downplayed its long-term significance.

6.   The United States has said she was not given a fair trial, while acknowledging the seriousness of the charges against her.