1.   Despite their gains of recent weeks, opposition leaders acknowledge that they have little chance of toppling the Khartoum government by force.

2.   Executives said there can be no compensation because the well was sabotaged, something community leaders reluctantly acknowledged.

3.   Both leaders also acknowledged continuing disagreements on a number of key issues.

4.   Although no union will officially endorse the conservative news commentator turned presidential candidate, labor leaders acknowledge that many of their rank-and-file union members are backing him.

5.   And Georgia Republican leaders acknowledged that discussions about potential Senate candidates sometimes turned harsh.

6.   And it is immensely gratifying to hear a Russian leader acknowledge their courage and their contributions to the cause of human freedom.

7.   As Japanese leaders acknowledge, at least in their speeches, such steps would be good for Japan as well.

8.   At a news conference Tuesday in Sacramento, education leaders acknowledged they disagree among themselves about how to change the program.

9.   A decision must come within days, state GOP leaders acknowledge.

10.   Buraku leaders acknowledge that alcoholism is a disproportionate problem in their communities.