51.   He is strengthening ties with his leadership lieutenants, like DeLay, the chief Republican vote counter.

52.   He has also emphasized his interest in having his union strengthen its ties to the Republican Party.

53.   He said he hoped Cuba and the United States would strengthen their ties.

54.   He works with youth groups to strengthen ties between the theater and society.

55.   Helms has long bashed Mexico and voted against just about every U.S. proposal designed to strengthen ties to this country.

56.   Here are some of his suggestions for establishing communication and strengthening ties between generations.

57.   His destination reflects the priority Bush has put on strengthening ties with neighboring nations.

58.   If we cannot resolve them immediately, we should put them aside and not let them stand in the way of seeking common ground and further strengthening our ties.

59.   In addition to strengthening trade ties, the two countries signed agreements to boost their efforts to fight drug trafficking.

60.   In his keynote address, Sullivan urged American blacks to obtain dual citizenship with an African country as a means of strengthening their ties with that continent.