Whatever the reason for this chase, tie could not help feeling a kind of joy.

The two countries expressed the hope that their new ties would help the cause of peace in the Middle East.

But this defeat and a tie for sixth place in the regular season did not help.

Both teams have yet to win this season, and a scoreless tie would help neither.

These ties helped the institute to grow while the government expanded the infrastructure for ocean research, technology and services in the country.

Personal ties could help journalists obtain information on which to base news stories the public should know about.

She also takes issue with any suggestion that political ties helped her prevail.

"The fact that we fought back late and got the tie will help us keep our attitude picked up," he said.

A tie didn't help either team, but the Islanders will take what little they can get.

Religious or spiritual ties may also help, the researchers note.