The discussion virtually ignored the question that dominated New York political circles yesterday: whether, in fact, there would even be a runoff.

In some New York circles they are saying it's been in just long enough to be on its way out.

His diligence and research are well known in certain New York circles.

The film itself was a source of some controversy in New York political circles.

He was never accepted as a writer in the New York literary circles.

He was active in New York literary circles for forty years as both a writer and an editor.

While this woman had become a frequent subject of insider talk among the New York political circle, she had not been mentioned in the press.

The book was well received, and made him a well-known figure in New York intellectual circles.

The man had once been close to a legend in New York legal circles.

Moore became a minor celebrity in New York literary circles.