I was in Ireland because of a personal affinity.

Dr. Crew had the mayor's backing when he arrived in 1995, and from the start the two had a personal affinity.

In some curious manner Spock felt more personal affinity with the living flame.

Obama expressed a personal affinity for the brand, which is based in his hometown of Chicago.

By too much mental contact, by Oneness, by personal affinity.

In fact, these personal affinities seem to appeal to Russians as much as his literary strength.

Thanks to President Karimov's personal affinity for the game, tennis courts have sprung up across the country.

Tom hid a personal affinity for Jeff, because he believed it would undermine the toughening up that the young reporter obviously needed.

Such honesty leaves both women free to choose their friends on the basis of personal affinity.

"Membership within the inner circle appears to be based on personal affinities of the director rather than on competence or experience," the report said.