Even men who were once his close associates say they have not seen him for two years.

However, he is also said to have been open with close associates.

Close associates say they do not know where he is now.

In private, among his very close associates, he told the truth.

A close associate said no firm decision had been made.

None except for the President, his family and close associates.

When he was an adult, however, friends and close associates called him Jack.

During this time, he was a close associate of the poet.

That is a rare quality among my close associates, and one I value.

Chambers said they had been close associates at one time.