1.   Even so, the Clinton administration concedes failure in delivering on the promise of major political and campaign finance reform.

2.   Tokuyo City Bank, a secondary regional bank, today conceded failure, Nikkei English News reported.

3.   Even Prime Minister Vajpayee conceded the failure of his government to curb the rise in prices.

4.   He opined the government should resign conceding its failure in tackling the electricity crisis.

5.   In arguments before the court last November, the United States said it had conceded the failure over the consular notification and apologized to Germany.

6.   The main labor federation, meanwhile, conceded the failure of its national strike called to protest state-backed intimidation surrounding disputed presidential elections.

7.   Party sources conceded failure after an all-night negotiating session and a last-ditch Thursday morning, minutes before the Dail was to sit.

8.   Party sources conceded failure after an all-night negotiating session and a last-ditch meeting Thursday morning, minutes before the Dail was to sit.

9.   PNG Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan has virtually conceded failure.