(51) Ms. Lewinsky told confidants of the emotional underpinnings of the relationship as it evolved.

To dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to Communism, the couple decided to have no children, a decision Mrs. Wolfe later told confidants she regretted.

Mr. Sawyer told confidants he feared for the safety of his family.

And Mr. Zhu now tells confidants that he wants the job.

That contract was due to expire Monday, and he agonized about his decision, telling confidants at one point that he planned to leave.

But Tyson later told confidants that he lost control when Givens, after discovering condoms in his jacket pocket, had begun hitting him.

She recently told confidants that it is important to give the British the feeling that they are still part of Europe.

For weeks he had told reporters and confidants that he had not decided whether to run for a sixth four-year term.

Almond told confidants that the division's poor combat record had cheated him of higher command.

Mr. Kouchner has told confidants that he is ready to accept the job.