1.   The company has acknowledged that some incidents of harassment occurred, but denies allegations that it was widely tolerated.

2.   Although no company acknowledges discussions, it is generally assumed that all the larger cable companies are in touch constantly.

3.   Although Volvo executives discouraged suggestions that any kind of agreement was imminent, the company has long acknowledged that it is seeking strategic partners.

4.   Although Radko and Polonaise are best-known for traditional designs, both companies have acknowledged the trend to nontraditional tree ornaments this year.

5.   And the company acknowledges that its big stores have lower sales per square foot.

6.   And some large companies acknowledge that their compensation committees follow the lead of management.

7.   And, without naming names, the company acknowledged it had hired investment bankers and lawyers to look at a possible bid for Grace.

8.   As a result, the company acknowledged, additional grand juries are contemplating similar charges.

9.   At least twice in recent months, the company has acknowledged that e-mail has been backed up for hours or days because its mail computers were swamped.

10.   At the same time, the company acknowledged it may face criminal charges itself, besides any indictments of Columbia employees.