We all know friends are important, but strong social ties can also have a big effect on your health.

They look at the number of strong ties within a group.

But even that had been a strong tie to Earth.

He was known for having strong ties to the current leaders within both politics and economy.

There are also strong cultural and social ties between the two nations.

He is known to have strong ties within China's political circles.

Bush and much of his staff hold strong ties to the university in Austin.

The sale would be the first to a nation with strong Soviet ties.

"Immigrants who do not have as strong ties are more likely to listen."

However, the strong economic tie should not obscure political decision making.