Critics began openly questioning his sanity while even his proponents admitted to his poor health.

In practice, even proponents of strong versions of these arguments admit that the opposing argument has some influence in the development of a conflict.

But even the most enthusiastic proponents readily admit that they face real hurdles.

Even proponents admit that some people have been more seriously wounded by the bullets than by full-metal-jacket ones now used by the New York Police Department.

The diet is frequently described as austere, drastic and draconian, and even proponents admit they're hungry a good deal of the time.

Even proponents admit that it's still difficult to say.

And even the most enthusiastic proponents of vacation ownership admit there is no money to be made selling a time share.

But even the most stalwart proponent of missile defense will readily admit that it will be many decades before such a thoroughgoing defense is possible.

But despite recent progress, there are still plenty of skeptics, and even proponents admit that the revitalization plan is far from a sure thing.

Mr. Fish said that because even proponents admit the new rule is essentially symbolic, implementation would be an unwarranted threat to free speech.