These cozy relationships are a focus of investigators.
But even before, Ms. Merkel had little time for cozy relationships between industry and politicians.
Presumably, though, they do have cozy relationships with their own clients.
Mississippi justice, the indictment suggests, is built on cozy relationships and fueled by bribes.
The cozy relationships that often exist among top journalists and the people they cover is troubling.
Cozy relationships still exist among stars and their publicists, on the one hand, and writers.
France provides an illustration of the cozy relationships that make regulators suspicious.
State governments have long been accused of backroom dealing, cozy relationships with moneyed lobbyists, and disconnection from ordinary citizens.
Concerns are escalating that such cozy relationships will threaten patient privacy and care, according to consumer advocates.
This goes to some longtime cozy relationships between House Republicans and hedge fund managers in the financial sector".
"It is because the cozy relationships that existed until now between politicians and businesspeople, journalists and lobbyists are being severed".
