1.   Forbes also is strengthening his ties to Republicans in Congress, even as he continues to play the outsider.

2.   He wants to strengthen ties with the West.

3.   Only in a prosperous and well-governed Britain can we strengthen the ties of our community.

4.   The Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse is sharply reducing its longstanding role as a military contractor in order to strengthen ties to the entertainment industry.

5.   The university hopes to strengthen its ties with the local community.

6.   They strengthen the ties between students and potential employers.

7.   His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries.

8.   Other poor countries looked outward, strengthening their ties to the economic superpowers.