41.   It is this kind of thinking through of a play that seems to animate and sustain Zaks, whom colleagues describe as hard to get to know.

42.   Joos was described by colleagues as an editor with great patience and insight who took young reporters under his wing and taught them everything from writing to photography.

43.   Keyser was described by colleagues as a brilliant linguist with a fierce intellect and analytical ability.

44.   Rep. Dennis J. Hastert, R-Ill., is described by colleagues as a compromise candidate who could jump in at the last minute.

45.   Some former colleagues describe Smith as rigid and say he can be snobbish and imperious, though none would criticize him on the record.

46.   University colleagues described him as a competent and professional doctor and a devout Muslim who paused to pray daily, as prescribed by his faith.

47.   When asked, most of my physician colleagues do not describe themselves as courageous.

48.   Where Snyder was known for being tempestuous and demanding, colleagues describe Newcomb as an even-tempered and hands-off boss.

49.   Younger colleagues describe Manson as a strong role model and nurturer of their careers.

50.   As formidable as she can be, colleagues also describe Siddiqi as unstintingly kind, strict but motherly with younger colleagues.