Others say Mr. Carter's reputation may be rising more among political insiders than among the public as a whole.

One scene that was dropped has been the subject of gossip among political insiders, she said.

For Brüno to go on a TV show, he's among insiders.

It also reflected the frenzy of speculation among political insiders about whom Mr. Bush will pick.

At least among insiders, it's no secret that I'm not his first choice to head up these negotiations.

But strategists on all sides agree that her frosty reputation among political insiders seems to evaporate at the polls, where it matters.

But among chefs and insiders, it was a different story.

More often than not, the announcement of the winner for the Pulitzer in music provokes debate among insiders over the choice.

Option exercises among insiders increased sharply after a change in insider trading rules in 1991.

Consultants have always carried a dark mystique among political insiders.