It was the beginning of a long association that she regarded as the most important in her career.

It was the beginning of a long and fruitful association with the German conductor, one that has yielded over 40 recordings.

This marked the beginning of a long and close association with Hayes.

A world tour followed in 1990, marking the beginning of a long association with Collins.

It also marked the beginning of a long association between Priyadarshan and the three actors.

This marked the beginning of a long association of the aircraft with the squadron.

That was the beginning of a rich - and liberating - association.

My magazine article was the beginning, not the end (as it has been with my other writing subjects), of a long and intimate association.

This was the beginning of a long association and friendship between the two men.

I hope this is the beginning of a long and joyous association.