51.   But there are strong alliances built from three.

52.   But the Discovery-BBC alliance is open-ended, he said, and has no contractual time limit.

53.   But to avoid impasse in the new Congress, alliances will be common, although it is not at all clear who the natural allies are.

54.   But this Lycos-HSN alliance is different.

55.   But without overwhelming NATO military strength inside Kosovo, the alliance will not be able to intimidate local combatants or deter revenge attacks.

56.   Christopher Bowers, senior vice president of United, said the partnerships are working well although a global alliance is still some way off.

57.   Coexistence is possible, but alliance is out of the question.

58.   Early results suggest that alliances can be profitable.

59.   Fahim said the alliance was a natural partner for Washington.

60.   Even Taylor of MCI acknowledged that alliances are tricky things.