1.   An alliance would help them compete with nationwide banks when the government allows commercial banks to begin selling mutual funds in December, analysts said.

2.   Alliances also help companies brake and turn when necessary.

3.   In the past two years, the alliance has helped stop federal support for nuclear- and coal-industry research.

4.   Strategic alliances also help the airline to cut costs and to make travel easier and more comfortable for the passenger, Weber added.

5.   The alliance they formed helped preserve the peace for five decades.

6.   The alliance helped these small entrepreneurs apply for grants and created a huge campaign to bring shoppers back.

7.   The alliance is helping organize Amazon.com customer service representatives in a union drive.

8.   The alliance may help the three banks adapt to the deregulation of the financial markets here, which is creating new competition in the banking and securities industries.

9.   The alliance should help Telefonica de Argentina keep long-distance costs low, improving margins.

10.   The alliance helps Intel broaden its reach into the software management business.