31.   Along with this modern world, however, are powerful ties to the past, hence the title of the book.

32.   Almasian and Topalian were persuaded to take up bobsledding by a friend in the Armenian-American community who had ties to Olympic organizers.

33.   Almost every month, authorities detain or question people with ties to Al Qaeda.

34.   Although military bases tend to develop close relationships with nearby towns, the base here is unusual, and its ties to the local community are unusually tight.

35.   Also attending the White House meeting was James Riady, a billionaire Indonesian businessman with long-standing ties to Clinton.

36.   Although he was appointed by Clinton, Freeh has closer ties to Republicans who have been his patrons over the years.

37.   Although his ties to his wealthy father had strengthened, Levin clearly preferred a simpler life.

38.   Although the Chartres pattern has strong ties to Christianity, the Holy Trinity labyrinth draws people of many different religious walks.

39.   Although the lawsuit did not directly involve Schultz, court documents detail his financial ties to the insurance company.

40.   Although more an educator than a politician, she has had long ties to conservative politicians in New York.