Military officers noted privately that they were confident their soldiers could win at the battlefield level.

As one Knick player privately noted, the "special treatment" for Sprewell has left some teammates grumbling about a double standard.

Jeremy privately noted her melancholy, and her sad look pained him.

At least two analysts noted privately that tracking stocks often trade at a discount.

I politely declined this gallant offer, privately noting that I undoubtedly weighed as much as he did.

Pek, Seven noted privately, seemed to say that a great deal.

Beck privately notes Gallagher's odd responses to his questions.

But, as one player noted privately this week, Williams is so well liked and respected that nobody within the Yankees' family seems to begrudge him this.

He wished them good luck with it, privately noting the location for his own possible use, after dark.

The bankers approved the loan, noting privately that Frick may have been "a little too enthusiastic about pictures, but not enough to hurt."