21.   So far, three big alliances have been formed in the rush to create a nationwide wireless communications network.

22.   Some are optimistic that strong alliances can be formed on issues like education, affirmative action and reform of Social Security.

23.   The alliance was formed as the next-best thing to a playoff system.

24.   The alliance was formed to offer global communications services, but it will create new opportunities for the partners around the world.

25.   Will other financially shaky cruise lines fold, merge or form marketing alliances with bigger companies?

26.   At the same time, alliances are formed with search companies to monitor the traffics and to sell merchandise.

27.   Banks across the world are forming alliances, or engaging in full-blown mergers, in attempts to expand their global reach while at the same time slash costs.

28.   At the same time, alliances are formed with search companies to monitor the traffic and to sell merchandise.

29.   Bautista urged local technology firms to form strategic alliances to ensure the Philippines would emerge as the hub of information technology experts in Asia.

30.   But its nationalist agenda would depend on how many seats it wins in Parliament and what alliances it must form in a coalition.