11.   But on the other, Chinese negotiators at the Foreign Ministry are still holding out for further concessions, he said.

12.   But powerful military and business leaders are known to harbor deep reservations about making further concessions to an enemy they believe is vanquished militarily.

13.   But since the merger was announced in late May analysts said further concessions would almost certainly be needed to get the deal approved.

14.   But Netanyahu, already under severe pressure from his right wing, was expected to resist any further concessions.

15.   But Sen. Tom Daschle, the Democratic leader, rejected that offer on Tuesday and held out for further concessions.

16.   But the NBA assures there will be no further concessions.

17.   But tobacco firms already are on record opposing further concessions on their part.

18.   China is under pressure to make further concessions to gain entry to the WTO.

19.   Chinese government officials could not be reached for comment, but American officials and Chinese arms control experts suggested that Beijing might want further concessions from the United States.

20.   For many Israelis, the cease-fire itself is the ultimate goal and they hope to avoid making any further concessions.