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as in alliance
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures
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Recent Examples of coalition
The two-decade road closure has been a contentious issue for area residents, with at least one coalition of locals calling for the full reopening of the street as a way to reconnect neighborhood businesses with the Financial District.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Buoyed by the urgency of crisis and the emotion of injustice, a coalition of grassroots organizations and state legislators successfully places a secession initiative on the ballot.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, a coalition of 18 states sued Trump and federal agencies in U.S. District Court in Massachussetts, claiming the order violates the Constitution.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The president’s coalition is split between two distinct but overlapping factions that are destined for infighting.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Buoyed by the urgency of crisis and the emotion of injustice, a coalition of grassroots organizations and state legislators successfully places a secession initiative on the ballot.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, a coalition of 18 states sued Trump and federal agencies in U.S. District Court in Massachussetts, claiming the order violates the Constitution.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The president’s coalition is split between two distinct but overlapping factions that are destined for infighting.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalition
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Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Yet as different factions begin to shape the country’s post-Assad future, the past screams out for justice.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
31 Jan. 2025
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Now, both warring political factions spin the narrative surrounding tragedies to suit their agendas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The big difference between the chambers’ previous roles and the new alliance is that the formerly separate chambers were mostly focused on events, networking and business education, the FAQ page said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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In Nashville, that legislative push involved the Broadway Entertainment Association, an alliance of downtown business owners that formed in early 2023 to back beneficial policies for the Lower Broadway tourism hub.—
Austin Hornbostel,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump will be speaking Monday afternoon at a House Republican conference in Miami, a three-day retreat to overcome internal party differences about how to pay for sweeping tax cuts while also cutting trillions from federal spending.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fresh off of his 10th annual Crash My Playa festival in Cancun, Mexico, Luke Bryan is gearing up to bring those same party vibes into the summer, announcing that his upcoming 30-plus city Country Song Came On Tour will launch in May.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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Adams wanted to align the young Republic with Great Britain, while Jefferson favored a confederacy with France.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Aug. 2024
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Nazar is technically playing more on the wing than center, but there are opportunities to interchange at center with Bedard.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The first 13 games of the season were brutal for Milwaukee Bucks wing Gary Trent Jr.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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As members of the union rushed to a pier to board a fireboat, burning debris rained down over the Potomac.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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The remainder are at-large members that include longtime party figures, union leaders and others with ties to former President Joe Biden.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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With all that, all sides have long admitted that there had been extensive discussions with WBTV and Wells with the Crichton estate over putting together an ER sequel of sorts.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Even though the bibs are fully waterproof, you’ll be properly ventilated thanks to the side vents.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a news release Wednesday, the federation's national president, Everett Kelley, suggested Trump's order is about expanding his political control over the federal workforce.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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There was a need for personal involvement by Trump, most notably in providing federal guarantees essential to the hosting requirements of a showpiece global event: FIFA requires visa access for competing players, staff from federations and fans who may wish to visit.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalition. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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