11.   Ashland, the second-biggest Midwest refiner behind Amoco Corp., announced in December it was seeking possible alliances for its refining operations.

12.   At the same time, Seidenberg said, the company will seek alliances with providers of other services.

13.   Air Touch, like many of the companies that are seeking alliances, would not comment on its efforts.

14.   Airlines seeking alliances with Cathay Pacific have yet to seduce it.

15.   Airlines worldwide are seeking global alliances which allow them to cut costs and offer a wider range of destinations to passengers.

16.   AirTouch is seeking alliances to increase its stronghold.

17.   But he is also seeking an alliance with other clubs.

18.   But he said it is also possible Zeneca could be seeking an alliance with Schering-Plough Corp., a U.S. drugmaker.

19.   But throughout his tenure, he was forced to seek temporary alliances to push through major policy decisions.

20.   But Vatican officials strenuously deny that they are seeking an alliance with Islamic governments.