11.   And he said it would have a better chance of success if it managed somehow to forge an alliance with one of the Chechen clans.

12.   And the two countries are attempting to forge an alliance to combat a drug-trafficking menace that has corroded the Mexican criminal justice system.

13.   And the company has consistently tried to forge alliances with Microsoft rivals, including Sun Microsystems Inc. and Oracle, to compete with Microsoft in distribution and strategy.

14.   Ansett is also discussing forging separate alliances with Singapore Airlines Ltd. and United, Executive Chairman Rod Eddington said last month.

15.   Anyone who thinks Microsoft or the Teletubbies are intent on world domination will be alarmed to hear that they have forged an alliance.

16.   As corporations increasingly turn to partnerships to cushion against slumps, few are forging alliances as quickly and as often as AOL Time Warner Inc.

17.   As a result, Green said, Jackson can take some chances that other black politicians cannot, like forging alliances with conservative Republicans and playing down racial politics.

18.   Both companies are branching into other markets, such as CDs and videos, and have discussed forging business alliances with NetLibrary, according to Schiewe.

19.   Bush should ignore such talk and start by forging alliances with Democrats and Republicans on practical legislation for which there is already a national consensus.