Administration officials privately expressed the same concern a year ago when another nuclear power, China, seemed close to civil war.

But friends report that he has privately expressed his opposition to the idea.

But some state officials are privately expressing disappointment over the quality of the jobs students have received.

He appears to have privately expressed an interest in such a role.

American officials have privately expressed a series of concerns about the Arias plan.

Some owners have privately expressed their opposition to the move and are prepared to vote against it.

Moore has even privately expressed a concern the team may trade him, which is highly unlikely.

Since turning 60 last summer, he has privately expressed ambivalence about remaining on the job.

American officials have privately expressed strong reservations about the proposal, according to diplomats.

The sentiment has been expressed by several Nets players publicly and privately.