Yes, there were serious concessions, like the rookie cap, but let's not kid ourselves.

But I now believe that players as well as owners have to make serious concessions.

The Israeli public, moreover, had shifted considerably to the right during the 17 months of fighting, and would be in no mood to support serious concessions.

Alburt's novel plan was to demonstrate that the a8 knight could not escape without White's making serious concessions.

Still, the diplomat added that the rebels would eventually want to speak to a Government official before making any serious concessions.

"We've made a serious concession we're not entirely happy with," said Meehan, whose group has been on strike for 10 days.

That fact, diplomats said, makes it difficult for him to offer serious concessions to Azerbaijan.

For people who make the sea their playground, this is a serious concession.

The government also knows it needs to make some serious concessions.

Let's not leave this building until we get some serious concessions.