Without Brûlé, supporters and detractors alike wondered, could the magazine survive?

Sometimes dealers and clients alike wondered whether the whole thing wasn't just a game of bluff.

But Republicans and Democrats alike wonder whether Mr. Reagan will ever regain the pinnacle of public confidence he enjoyed in the early years of his Presidency.

The chaos has left bankers, lawyers and academics alike wondering whether matters could have taken a better turn had there been a third way.

Commuters and public officials alike wondered whether the tax would lead to an exodus of businesses and jobs from the city and ultimately end up doing harm.

Usually, doctors and mechanics alike wonder why we didn't bring these problems to their attention sooner.

But most important, company insiders and outsiders alike wondered if Mr. Smale would interfere with management.

Fans and haters alike wondered, is she really pregnant?

At the same time he remained a one-novel man, and his admirers and critics alike wondered whether that second novel would ever be published.

Fans and players alike wondered how he would fare.