And as proof that Senator Daschle's proposal was a paltry concession, abortion opponents pointed to the apparent acquiescence of abortion-rights advocates.

Nor has he complained of Gov. George E. Pataki's apparent acquiescence.

He knew Tony was not fooled by his apparent acquiescence.

But in face of the continuing expansion of guerrilla activities, Americas Watch said, the Garcia Government gradually slid from passivity toward military abuses to "apparent acquiescence."

All that is needed is the apparent acquiescence of the principals.

But his apparent acquiescence upset House conservatives, and Mr. Armey quickly reversed himself and vowed to fight on.

But his apparent acquiescence riled House conservatives, and on Monday, Mr. Armey reversed himself, vowing a floor fight to block the $18 billion.

Mr. Blair's apparent acquiescence to Mr. Bush's focusing on Iraq has emboldened left-wing critics within his own party who were already restive over a range of domestic issues.

Their failure to meet their creditors in undergraduate enterprises, and their apparent acquiescence in the charges of vandalism which were periodically brought against them, rendered absolute the necessity of reform.

"The only thing more bizarre than the choice of Guantánamo by the United States is the apparent acquiescence of Castro to the plan," Mr. Pastor said.