The nation's Communist leaders want better ties and American economic aid.

"If the Iranians read this as a signal for better ties, fine."

He was a lifelong proponent of better ties with the United States.

Rally for better ties with Cuba will go on as scheduled.

Iran's first priority is to to rebuild an economy shattered by war and establish better economic ties with the industrialized world.

He thought it would help build better ties to the precinct, which already uses the church auditorium for meetings and other activities.

India, though also eager for better ties with the United States, seems less optimistic about a breakthrough in the short term.

In this sense, the emergence of better ties has a pragmatic element on the American side as well.

He is felt to have better ties to restive Islamic fundamentalists than his predecessor.

There is debate about whether slip-stitching by hand produces a better tie.