21.   And while Customs officials admit the added inspections mean longer waits for cargo trucks at the border, they say it is worth it.

22.   As a result of the controversy, the City Council killed the proposal, but officials admitted bond money had previously been spent to furnish other police facilities.

23.   As officials readily admit, its early-stage drugs are far less impressive than its current drug list.

24.   As time goes on, officials admit, their task becomes more difficult.

25.   As they bring death row back to life, prison officials admit that they are feeling their way.

26.   As officials admitted, La Francaise des Jeux slumped last year, its second in the sport.

27.   ASU officials admit it.

28.   At that point, officials never admitted the other six had gotten over one fence.

29.   Aum Shinrikyo and its guru, Shoko Asahara, have denied any wrongdoing, although many former officials have admitted plotting the nerve gas attacks and numerous other killings.

30.   Backed into a corner and embarrassed by U.S. Justice Department threats, Los Angeles officials admitted Tuesday that they have failed to reform the LAPD and needed federal help.