21.   After the vote, Specter accepted his defeat curtly.

22.   Bush accepted defeat graciously.

23.   But advocates of downtown Jamaica say they will not accept defeat quietly.

24.   But he accepted his defeat with likable equanimity.

25.   But he said he did not expect Mrs. Megawati simply to accept defeat.

26.   But the opposition, citing ballot fraud, is refusing to accept defeat.

27.   Clooney has to repeat the shot or accept defeat.

28.   Dhlakama complied, Renamo took part in the election, and, says its leader, accepts its defeat.

29.   De La Hoya, his right eye bruised and puffy, was diplomatic immediately after the fight, congratulating Mosley and seemingly accepting the defeat.

30.   Even if Milosevic decides to accept defeat, he will negotiate every step that trims his power.