Some skeptical observers of high society doubt the seriousness of today's self-branding players.

The participation of mainstream print journalists in this process as skeptical observers, critics and analysts is a high, venerable and independent calling.

Less skeptical observers see General Babangida as sincere, but guided by political realities.

Even skeptical observers would have to admit that the company has held together when others would have fallen apart.

But, he added, "there is so much more common ground that is apparent even to the most skeptical observers."

Even skeptical observers credit the increased police presence.

Mr. Bibb, who said he also had not been allowed to participate in conference calls, has been a skeptical observer of the on-line strategy.

A knowledgeable but skeptical Israeli observer put at 55 percent their chances of making concrete progress.

She is also an indefatigably curious, skeptical and sympathetic observer.

Even the most skeptical observers saw that they prospered, in part because of the high quality of their products.