The officers expressed hope that after months of trying, they would have a breakthrough in their efforts to turn around Winston's life.

Although few officers express regret about the decision they made, their families can be another story.

The officer who gave Con the information expressed a hope that they might turn a member of the family when the domestic situation finally blew.

The officers expressed their "deep concern" about his fitness for the court.

"Your face is the same," expressed the officer, slowly, with a deliberate nod of his head.

Privately, senior military officers expressed skepticism that the small force would be successful.

Today the officer expressed his pleasure at the court's decision.

The officer didn't even express his disappointment that so much money was being removed.

By evening, British officers expressed confidence that their attack would be successful.

But other senior American officers have expressed concern over the screening standards.