His administration frequently included people in executive and staff positions that drew from local and state political circles.

Only once has the artist looked beyond her local circle.

It would appear that the Master was well respected, even if he occupied a modest position in local artistic circles.

He also was an amateur poet and participated in local literary circles.

He was politically active, both as a rising star in local Democratic circles and among his many friends who had become sick.

But in local circles, it has been just as reliable a prediction formula.

Soon he became a prominent figure in local literary circles.

In local environmental and political circles, his record has become almost legendary.

But some senior law enforcement officials asserted that the lease was related to his standing in local political circles.

No one in local circles recognizes them either.