11.   Goldman executives effectively admitted that the investment was based on political as well as commercial intentions.

12.   In rare cases, executives even admit their mistake.

13.   In retrospect, it is clear Stage was growing for the sake of growth itself, executives admit.

14.   Industry executives admit that the chaos over calling cards illustrates the dark side of what was supposed to be a consumer-friendly law.

15.   Last fall Yahoo executives admitted to removing controversial material posted on the chat boards, sometimes even censoring messages before subjects complained.

16.   Kirch executives admit they cannot come up with enough money to honor the option unless the company finds new partners.

17.   Liberty has until midnight on Friday to respond, but Liberty executives freely admit they disagree with the German regulators and have not even hinted about possible counterproposals.

18.   Mines are cutting back, and the executives admit to sleepless nights.

19.   Mining executives admitted that exploiting racial and tribal divisions helped cut labor costs.

20.   NBC executives admitted to frustration when the talks with Turner ended because they said they believed the mix of assets of the two companies to be very desirable.