Relatives say the ties of home, hearth and blood mean a great deal to him.

Stronger ties to the public, in my opinion, means more independence for science and scientists.

She never let emotional ties of any type mean anything to her.

"Black tie" means anything from white tie to a dark suit.

Her hands caught the cross ties meant to hold the canopy of state and hangings.

Under the rules of the Senate, a tie meant the measure was defeated.

The tie means the nomination will go to the evenly divided full Senate.

The tie means the Devils (47-22-10) have just two victories in their last seven games, and a total of 104 points.

Economic ties between China and the world will also mean that liberal values and standards could enter the country.

A tie in points meant a third match at a neutral ground.