coalition
noun
co·a·li·tion
ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən 
1
a
: the act of coalescing : union
the coalition of water vapor into raindrops
b
: a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
They formed a coalition with downtown merchants.
2
: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
Examples of coalition in a Sentence
The groups united to form a coalition.
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.
Recent Examples on the Web
An alternative to consolidation, backed by a coalition of Illinois labor unions, is also in the works.
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Ruiz said the monument, crafted by a diverse coalition, shows that land conservation and renewable energy expansion can go hand in hand.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
That same year, the council also created and funded the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal Network, a coalition of community groups working together to help Sacramento’s immigrant and refugee population.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Pacelle said the Washington suit has amassed a coalition of more than 250 animal welfare and conservation groups supporting the cause.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Ruiz said the monument, crafted by a diverse coalition, shows that land conservation and renewable energy expansion can go hand in hand.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
That same year, the council also created and funded the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal Network, a coalition of community groups working together to help Sacramento’s immigrant and refugee population.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Pacelle said the Washington suit has amassed a coalition of more than 250 animal welfare and conservation groups supporting the cause.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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