They could risk isolating one of the Western world's most important allies.

Chris had one particularly important ally in the world, however, and that was Debbie.

But along the way, she picked up some important allies.

And he is not without an important ally in the coming fight.

His involvement gave important allies and influence in southern Germany.

They are important allies in preventing and treating this disease.

But each has lined up the support of important allies.

That's too bad, because the trade deficit is a poor reason to drive a wedge between important allies.

The Bush administration relies on the general as an important ally in the fight against terrorism.

For this reason, he said, the press is his most important ally.