11.   They played together for nine NHL seasons, during which the friendship blossomed.

12.   When friendship blossoms into sexual passion, the whole neighborhood realizes what has occurred.

13.   A friendship blossomed quickly.

14.   An unlikely friendship may be blossoming between North Korea and Taiwan.

15.   As their friendship blossomed, they began talking about making a film together.

16.   Her hope was that friendships would blossom across the divide.

17.   Now their friendship has blossomed and the Gators have profited.

18.   The meeting was their first since becoming U.S. Federation Cup teammates last year, when their friendship blossomed.