| Were there any concessions, quid pro quos offered to those countries in exchange for their affirmative vote? |
| The two economic juggernauts justified their outright rejection of the proposal by citing past token concessions. |
| It is encouraging that we have gained some concessions, but more are needed, such as a joint committee and amendment of key words in the bill. |
| With this in view, I want to make a beginning towards rationalising the existing system of concessions and exemptions. |
| This means concessions to rangatiratanga that look like racial preference to some. |
| There are some welcome concessions over pay for our customer service colleagues. |
