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.
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Most of the clashes involve Kurdish groups under the banner of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish elements of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which are part of the broader coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad.
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Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The New Democrats’ endorsement of Connolly is not surprising, given that the Virginia Democrat is a member of the coalition.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, a coalition of investors organized by former Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin were considering making a bid.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Syria’s new rebel coalition is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, a group that emerged from an Al Qaeda affiliate.
—Richard Engel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The New Democrats’ endorsement of Connolly is not surprising, given that the Virginia Democrat is a member of the coalition.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, a coalition of investors organized by former Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin were considering making a bid.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Syria’s new rebel coalition is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, a group that emerged from an Al Qaeda affiliate.
—Richard Engel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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