Officials here voiced surprise at the assumption that they would drag their heels because of Mr. West's homosexuality.

Some traders voiced surprise at the strength the stock showed yesterday, arguing that despite the options open to Gencorp, the price should be somewhat lower.

It worried me she hadn't voiced greater surprise or curiosity about the reason for my call.

Price voiced surprise at the commitment to the priesthood.

Some visitors voiced surprise at other changes as well.

At the Anti-Defamation League, Mr. Foxman voiced surprise that in view of the correspondence, he had not been alerted to these broadcasts.

But many other producers, theater owners and stage executives voiced surprise, calling it unusual and saying it posed questions of conflict of interest.

When he was called in to work on "My Fair Lady" on tour, Tommy Tune voiced similar surprise.

Some players have voiced surprise and confusion about his absence from the team.

And all voiced happy surprise at conditions aboard their new ship.