Even some former Administration officials acknowledge that they went too far.

Officials at both companies acknowledge only that they are talking.

In still other areas, officials acknowledged that they were not yet sure what to do.

But then the officials also acknowledge that they can be sure of nothing.

And officials acknowledged that some schools would not be ready for weeks.

Still, officials acknowledge, the real test will be in war.

But officials acknowledge that could mean months, if not years.

But the officials now acknowledge that was the last word.

But Soviet officials have never acknowledged the offer in public.

So far this effort has met with only limited success, American officials acknowledge.