"Organized labor are our key allies in this fight."

Pentagon officials insist they are effectively managing relations with key allies.

Reagan administration officials saw the apartheid government as a key anti-communist ally.

That eventually caused even key Shiite allies to withdraw their support.

We lost a key ally in the House as he eventually resigned and was convicted.

For that, she needed me, a key ally who controlled the flow of ammunition.

The issue has also been difficult for American authorities trying to maintain relations with a key ally ahead of a possible war on Iraq.

"The president is scheduled to meet with representatives of our key allies in less than twenty-four hours," Klein told him.

So did the criminal indictments of several key political allies.

The visit was aimed at strengthening ties with key British allies in the area.