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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
rival coalitions struggling for control of the party
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as in alliances
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 coalitions
After all, changes in the makeup of the party coalitions and the varying appeal of individual candidates can lead different states to move in opposite directions.
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Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The four pillars of just transition that Black Mesa United focuses on are the need for robust governmental support, dedicated funding to sustain programs and initiatives, building strong and diverse coalitions, and expanding economic opportunities through diversification, said Anagal.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, either a multilateral framework like the OECD’s Pillar One will need to be implemented, or regional coalitions like the EU will need to push forward with policies that force larger players to reckon with a coordinated global push for fairness.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Macron can, however, pursue a new round of talks with lawmakers from France's different political coalitions to try to appoint a new prime minister.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition, new policy coalitions and leadership groups will form, notably so in the case of the Nordic and Baltic states on defence and immigration.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Physicians for and against Amendment 4 have formed coalitions and are speaking out to define what’s at stake.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Harris would focus on diplomacy, rejoining global climate initiatives, and leading efforts to strengthen international coalitions on issues from pandemics to cybersecurity to nuclear disarmament.
—Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
No civil war takes place between classes; coalitions of many kinds square off against one another.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The four pillars of just transition that Black Mesa United focuses on are the need for robust governmental support, dedicated funding to sustain programs and initiatives, building strong and diverse coalitions, and expanding economic opportunities through diversification, said Anagal.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, either a multilateral framework like the OECD’s Pillar One will need to be implemented, or regional coalitions like the EU will need to push forward with policies that force larger players to reckon with a coordinated global push for fairness.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Macron can, however, pursue a new round of talks with lawmakers from France's different political coalitions to try to appoint a new prime minister.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition, new policy coalitions and leadership groups will form, notably so in the case of the Nordic and Baltic states on defence and immigration.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Physicians for and against Amendment 4 have formed coalitions and are speaking out to define what’s at stake.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Harris would focus on diplomacy, rejoining global climate initiatives, and leading efforts to strengthen international coalitions on issues from pandemics to cybersecurity to nuclear disarmament.
—Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
No civil war takes place between classes; coalitions of many kinds square off against one another.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are also numerous other factions within the country that Israel could view as a potential threat, including remnants of Islamic State, potentially rejuvenated by the departure of Assad.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Republican Jeff Gonzalez won a seat in the Assembly by focusing on the high cost of living and building alliances with Democrats.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Both view alliances like NATO as constraints rather than assets.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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But as of now, those organizations are not unions.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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