1.   The Indian government was able to extract concessions on the price of oil.

2.   He exploited a temporary lull in affairs to extract more concessions from the Romans than had hitherto been possible.

3.   At the least, these people said, Germany could seek to extract diplomatic concessions from European partners before agreeing to clear the way for a new IMF candidate.

4.   Before it approved the merger, the FCC extracted concessions to bolster competition in the instant messaging business.

5.   Behind the scenes, meanwhile, White House aides are continuing informal talks with tobacco company officials in hopes of extracting further concessions.

6.   But he did so only after his negotiators had extracted key concessions.

7.   Extracting concessions from developers is an established tradition in New York, of course.

8.   For the Vatican, a key goal of a papal visit to places hostile to Catholicism is to extract concessions for the local church.

9.   Foreign countries will not negotiate unless Clinton has this power, because they fear Congress would otherwise try to extract extra concessions.

10.   GM managers were trying to extract concessions on parts purchases that would boost the profitability of the company and its long-run ability to compete.