21.   Bringing in a local partner would also reduce the need for the link.

22.   BT has established joint ventures with local partners in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain, Switzerland and Vienna.

23.   But local partners in the Hooters of America enterprise denied any deception and urged the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to reject the appeal.

24.   But when it got rid of the local partners, Kazakh banks froze its accounts and the government started a public campaign against the company.

25.   Cadagua and Ionics both have local Israeli partners.

26.   Circus Circus, with local partner Atwater Casino Group, also has preferred status.

27.   CLT plans to compete with Canal Plus in France in offering digital pay-TV services with local partners.

28.   Coca-Cola already has joint ventures in Central Asia with the Anadolu Group and local partners.

29.   Cox officials say they had difficulty getting local partners, such as Internet service providers, that could help it expand in new markets.

30.   Earl said his view of Allen shifted sharply as reports came in that the Seoul franchise was having trouble paying bills and that the local partners were squabbling.