91.   But the ties between Taiwan and China extend beyond commerce.

92.   But the ties between the corporations, their workers and suppliers are now weakening.

93.   But the ties between the insular universes of Hollywood and Washington have remained strong.

94.   But the ties between the military and church have strengthened in recent years.

95.   But the trial of Flemmi and other defendants has been hung up by pretrial hearings largely focused on the questionable ties between FBI agents and their informants.

96.   But while this was not accurate, there were ties between American officials and the growing movement that were considerably broader than those to any other Western country.

97.   But there is a strong tie between Croel and this coaching staff.

98.   But ties between Mafia-connected businesses and gambling companies are a major concern to casino licensing officials.

99.   But, it appeared that moderate Arab states like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan would block proposals for severing ties between Israel and the Arab world.

100.   California companies should fare well since commercial ties between the state and China are already close.