Some participants have acknowledged after an incident that they knew the women were expected to have sexual relations with visiting high school players.

The participants acknowledged that the decree had succeeded, to a degree.

For all the energy and angst displayed, participants acknowledged that translating the forum into political capital will take considerable effort.

Many participants and speakers acknowledged that they had used their technical skills to violate the law.

Several participants acknowledged they had left worried wives and mothers at home.

As many participants acknowledged, the synod's concluding message did not suggest any new departures.

But yesterday's plea is the first time that a participant has acknowledged that the activities were illegal.

In general, participants acknowledged that new modules brought positive impact in the school.

Most of the time, neither spectator nor participant acknowledges this.

The most refreshing aspect of this event was hearing the participants acknowledge - even volunteer - that self-analysis.