1.   Analysts said the partnership allows Labrecque to retain the same kind of prominence he enjoyed before the merger.

2.   Banking analysts said the partnership will allow SBC to upgrade its own technology services, an increasingly important and costly part of banking operations.

3.   But a public-private partnership would allow the federal government to switch firms or experts without the delays inherent in civil service rules.

4.   Such partnerships allow both parties to share the risk and cost, Tomasch said.

5.   The new partnership allows participants to redeem awards through either program.

6.   The partnership allows Eastern European countries to have military exercises with NATO countries but gives no security guarantees.

7.   The partnership allows for cooperation intended to cut costs, including the joint purchasing of some parts and the sharing of basic components for some models.

8.   The partnership would allow gamers to listen to their own music, selected from Internet channels, while they play.

9.   The partnerships allow sellers to swap their properties for a stake in the partnership that can later be converted into common stock.

10.   The partnership allows Andina to follow up on its intent to buy Argentine Coke bottler Inti SA, which the companies also announced today.