Mr. Karzai is regarded warmly in Washington, in part because he has long seen Osama bin Laden as a serious threat.

Watts lived with the Macquaries for five years, and was warmly regarded by them as one of the family.

His disdain for "small talk" sometimes made him seem remote and cold to those who did not know him well, but he was warmly regarded by his students.

(As a result, it is generally regarded warmly by Palestinians, though some worry that it fosters helplessness.)

She speaks very fondly of him, which is no surprise: Mr. Bush seems to be regarded more warmly by his ex-girlfriends than many men are by their wives.

Home was generally warmly regarded by colleagues and opponents alike, and there were few politicians who did not respond well to him.

Public opinion surveys in Indonesia have indicated that Australia is its fourth most "warmly regarded" country, with significant support for closer ties in education, health, trade, and democracy.

They note that Mr. Foley has long been warmly regarded here, partly because of his roots in the Pacific Northwest, where trade with Japan is significant.

From all reports, General Allen was not only respected but was warmly regarded by his 1st Division troops, particularly the enlisted soldiers.

Regardless of their divergent paths and personalities, Holmgren and Shanahan are regarded warmly by their players.