11.   And soon, because their ties were severed by politics, she and the exiles were left with only their memories.

12.   And if the Gap severs all ties to Mandarin, other large companies can be expected to do the same.

13.   And often, with the best theologic intentions, churches continue to sever ties with members at a time when those people desperately need spiritual comfort.

14.   And the United Arab Emirates formally severed diplomatic ties with the Taliban government Saturday.

15.   Anxious to sever its ties with the Soviet past, Latvia has ordered Russian-speakers to exchange their old Soviet passports for new non-resident documents.

16.   As a practical matter, Bertelsmann and America Online had already agreed to sever their ties months ago.

17.   At that point, Murphy said, he severed ties with Serpico.

18.   Because of a difference in philosophy and a desire to move on, TCU and veteran defensive coordinator Pat Henderson officially severed ties with the Horned Frogs yesterday.

19.   Bolstering the U.S. position, Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it was severing diplomatic ties with the Taliban, leaving only Pakistan with a formal link to Afghanistan.

20.   -- Iacocca agreed to sever all ties with Kerkorian.