1.   Some are loose alliances that use new technology to spread ideas and mobilise supporters.

2.   The Empire, a loose alliance of city-states and provinces owing allegiance to its Emperor, and the kingdom of Bretonnia.

3.   Both of the two main parties are loose federal alliances of local, state and regional organizations.

4.   Arrayed against the pro-change coalition of civic, social and civil rights leaders has been a loose alliance of Confederate heritage groups.

5.   Buchanan has the backing of another wing of the party, a loose alliance with ties to Perot.

6.   But even in the Senate, which would conduct a trial, a loose alliance of supporters could enable the president to escape conviction and keep his job.

7.   But the accounting firms argue that they have only loose alliances, and not contractual relationships, with the software and hardware companies that they audit.

8.   Chen even said last week that some kind of loose alliance or confederation with China might be a possibility.

9.   Even a loose alliance has to be built among nations with differing national interests.