1.   And so the Atlanta organizers insist that they will answer fully and honestly a letter expected to arrive any day from the IOC asking for details.

2.   But the organizers insist bigness is not all.

3.   But the twin objectives, which organizers insist are inseparable, have been consistently challenged by many blacks, including prominent elected officials and church leaders.

4.   Defending the construction, Greek Olympic organizers insisted that Marathon was hardly a pristine landscape.

5.   For their part, protest organizers insist they will not incite, encourage, or condone violence.

6.   Independent labor organizers insist that the actual number is far higher.

7.   Organizers insisted that logistical problems, including the last-minute arrival of scores of delegates, were the reasons for the postponement.

8.   Organizers insist that tickets still are available.

9.   Protest organizers insisted that their demonstrations would be peaceful.

10.   Some zoomed, some cruised, but, reflecting their wonky backgrounds, organizers insisted on no speeding beyond the limit.