The effort also comes just before meetings with two groups of countries that are among America's largest trading partners.

That $1 billion is then apportioned among the firm's 48 partners.

That has created a backlash among trading partners, some analysts say.

Global One foundered largely because of differences among its three partners.

We should be clear about one thing: the freedom-loving people of central Asia are among our most important partners.

Jacobs also pointed out that there is a Hispanic woman among the team's limited partners.

"Isn't there an unwritten rule among partners that they cover up for each other, even in the courtroom?"

ContainerArt is now involved in artist exchanges among its international partners.

Intimacy is linked with feelings of closeness among partners in a relationship.

If there isn't an equal contribution of time, effort, or resources, this can cause discord among partners.