But he also proudly acknowledges a tendency to stand by his friends - a habit that has frustrated investigators.

Instead of proudly acknowledging our heritage, they apologize for it.

Gentlemen: We proudly acknowledge your achievements!

Obviously these scholars do not reside in Brooklyn Heights; if they did, they would proudly acknowledge that here, at least, the Victorian age is alive and well.

The station managers proudly acknowledge that they refuse to hire blacks, even though racial discrimination is unconstitutional these days.

Salamah fought in the rebellion against the British in 1919 and proudly acknowledged his role in that.

Mr. Zimmermann proudly acknowledged writing the program, which other experts say is so good that for all practical purposes it is unbreakable.

Mr. McDonald proudly acknowledged that he had avoided taxes: not just for five years, but for 20.

At Derek's hometown, Larry is watching the event on TV, and proudly acknowledges Derek as his son.

Mr. DiGiacomo proudly acknowledges that no bride has ever told him, "I was expecting more."