1.   Although she knew that Clinton often gave away his ties after wearing them a few times, Lewinsky concluded that this was not a coincidence.

2.   But after four good chances, the Bruins left the ice in a scoreless tie after one period.

3.   In the title game, the Wildcats made poor shooting decisions in the final minute and allowed Providence to forge a tie after regulation.

4.   Starting next season, each team will be awarded a point for a tie after regulation.

5.   Yates and Maskin severed ties after the second race of this season in Phoenix.

6.   Australia was forced to play the qualifying tie after losing a first-round contest against Zimbabwe in April.

7.   Before visiting Beijing, Pahad held talks in Taiwan about a new framework for ties after Pretoria switches recognition to Beijing, but no agreement was reached.

8.   Both sides have hailed the visit as evidence of improving ties after tensions over human rights, trade and other issues.

9.   Egypt and Iran severed ties after the Islamic Revolution.

10.   England, failing to capitalize on a flying start, was outclassed in the rain-hit tie after failing to put enough runs on the board.