1.   He maintained strong links with the world of the deaf.

2.   The couple still maintain close links with local schools, where they spend hours researching, sketching and absorbing jokes.

3.   We also maintain close links with the electronic publishing division of a large conglomerate.

4.   We maintain active links with other European universities.

5.   Skinner had a reputation for diplomacy, and was known to have maintained cordial links with Congress and with other sections of the administration.

6.   In addition to the department itself, there are several other departments and research centres in the University with which we maintain active links.

7.   They have wide-ranging research interests and practical experience maintaining strong links with industrial and other organisations through consultancy and research.

8.   The new bands will be at a divisional level to ensure that a substantial link is maintained between an infantry or cavalry regiment and an allocated band.

9.   Small wonder, then that British Gas has always recognised the need to maintain close links between industry and schools.

10.   Al-Rabeei is suspected of having been trained in an al-Qaida terrorist camp in Afghanistan, and of having maintained links to the group.