In the new Russia, cozy ties to power have been the quickest way to riches.

Here, as in many other countries, labor advocates say the problem is made worse by the government's cozy ties with factory owners.

He started a campaign to collect back taxes from Gazprom, the natural gas monopoly that has long enjoyed cozy ties at the highest level of the Government.

But they understand the cozy ties that exist between lawmakers and gift-bearing advocates for narrow special interests.

In one text, the ministry banned a reference to "cozy ties and corruption" among politicans, bureaucrats and business officials.

In countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, cozy ties with governments sheltered them from market forces.

And speaking of special interests, how about the cozy ties that already exist between lobbyists and powerful committee chairmen, who control the legislative flow?

For girls, Etak makes a velour Gibson with a big bow in front and a cozy tie ($44).

Sa'id argued it meant the cozy ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia could very well be coming to an end.

The Tokyo police strenuously deny having cozy ties with the sound truck operators or receiving pressure from above to go lightly on them.