1.   An old associate of the former mayor turned to a reporter.

2.   But it would not bother him a bit if he picked up an old associate, he said.

3.   But there were plenty of old associates on hand.

4.   Despite a reputation for ruthlessness, Weill is well known for his loyalty and surrounds himself with old associates from Shearson and elsewhere.

5.   Other historians introduce readers to Lyndon Johnson through interviews with old LBJ associates and assiduous study of old government documents, letters and speeches.

6.   Through old associates, he is believed to control hundreds of other tapes, which he can still use to extort protection.

7.   Some old associates see time running out for the princes.

8.   Some old associates of the order say it may evolve as years pass, with the rigid austerity identified with Mother Teresa becoming more flexible.