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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
In 2014, when a U.S.-led coalition began military operations against ISIS, Jordan hosted U.S. troops and served as a de facto forward operating base for the coalition.
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Curtis R. Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
By the end of 2024, nearly 20 countries are expected to join the coalition.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Despite criticism from human rights groups and opposing legislators – some of whom let off smoke flares in Hungary’s parliament on Tuesday – the law was passed in a 136-27 vote, with support from Orban’s party and their minority coalition partner the Christian Democrats.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Putin has assembled a coalition of enablers: China provides critical components for weapons systems; Iran and North Korea supply drones and armaments; Pyongyang sends thousands of mercenaries—paid for with funds that enrich the regime, not the soldiers—to serve as battlefield fodder.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Curtis R. Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
By the end of 2024, nearly 20 countries are expected to join the coalition.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Despite criticism from human rights groups and opposing legislators – some of whom let off smoke flares in Hungary’s parliament on Tuesday – the law was passed in a 136-27 vote, with support from Orban’s party and their minority coalition partner the Christian Democrats.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Putin has assembled a coalition of enablers: China provides critical components for weapons systems; Iran and North Korea supply drones and armaments; Pyongyang sends thousands of mercenaries—paid for with funds that enrich the regime, not the soldiers—to serve as battlefield fodder.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalition
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The group holds two main cards for credibility among Palestinians: forcing Israel to release Palestinian prisoners, and being the only Palestinian faction able to end the war.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The vote would go on to be one of several 3-2 decisions that divided the City Commission into two factions, with Lago and Anderson on one side, and Commissioners Ariel Fernandez, Melissa Castro and Kirk Menendez having the majority.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Trump, a notorious skeptic of the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance, would not have to pull out of NATO to break it up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But that alliance is fraying at the seams after Kiir fired Machar loyalists as part of a Cabinet reshuffle this year.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 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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Tsunoda was denied points in the main race Sunday by a bad strategy call and a sudden front wing failure, both out of his control.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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One of about a dozen volunteer pilots who headed out in search of the plane Monday morning spotted it with the three survivors on the wing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fain was clear in his thoughts that a strike was the best way forward; his remarks to the union rail against the billionaire class and the abandonment of auto workers.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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And some districts have tried to brand public schools as charters by providing limited autonomy even though the buildings are district buildings and teachers are card-carrying union members.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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One bounces off the right side, while the other rebounds off the upper right corner.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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The power-reserve indicator, previously located at 12 o’clock, has been moved to the movement side and is now visible through the back of the watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The winter sports federations, including those that govern skiing and snowboarding, curling, luge, and ice hockey have by and large stood steadfast: no Russians or Belarusians, even as neutrals.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arden said the federation, which covers communities from Boynton Beach north to Jupiter, has been reaching out not only to the gay community but to an assortment of demographics, including young families, interfaith families, people who live in northern communities and those who live farther south.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalition. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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