Since then, a neo-Stalinist political line has steadily gained strength in top party circles.

Discussing the event is taboo in party circles.

She has not acted in any films since 1995 and is often seen in party circles.

They are not elected and they are barely known outside party circles.

The stereotype of toughness also flourishes at the grass roots in party circles.

"They show that there was more internal dissent in party circles than we had until now imagined," she said.

Mr. Alsop, a colorful figure, remained influential in party circles for years.

There was much grumbling in party circles over the high cost of Hitler.

It took place during what was later called in party circles the "Week of the Broken Glass."

Outside party circles, the attitude toward the party ranges from nervous indifference to contempt.