Participants who'd gotten the cold shoulder reported feeling more socially disconnected than people who'd gotten acknowledged, whether that acknowledgement came with a smile or not.
The letter does not acknowledge whether the son is even in custody.
"It's like a soap opera," said O'Neal, who refused to acknowledge whether Bryant attended the gathering at his home.
The phone companies have said almost nothing publicly about the lawsuits, refusing even to acknowledge whether they had assisted in the wiretapping program.
While neither of them would acknowledge whether or not they were aware of the secret interrogation policy, it is clear that Blair did know of its existence.
And it is they who will acknowledge, whether we like it or not, that the rhetoric and imagery of the pro-life movement can touch on some basic emotional truths.
Ferguson was so incensed by the charge he did not even submit a reply before Monday's deadline to acknowledge whether he pleaded guilty or wanted to fight the case.
It may be right to say the problems of the county go back for years but, as Ms. Altmann acknowledged, whether it's right or not may not matter to voters.
Gonzalez would not acknowledge whether or not there was an ongoing investigation, but he did say that "this district attorney is very concerned about the amount of money and effort used to prevent the Baruch Lebovits case from seeing the courtroom".
