His connections often help them (especially Duncan) in their times of trouble.

Uses her money and connections to help those who need it.

Her personal connections with the others helped as well, she said.

The connections he made there with future leaders helped him later in his business life.

"If you're lucky enough to have them," he said, "connections play an important role in the process and really help."

The country's long connection with France has helped as well.

You would assume, obviously, that their connection could only help.

Government officials of both countries hope that such a connection would help to increase trade between them and the rest of Africa.

These connections may help students gain access to the right schools, activities, etc.

This connection helps to explain the treatment of the man without wedding clothes.