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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
Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.
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Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The mainstream parties have refused to govern with the AfD, but its presence complicates the parliamentary arithmetic, making unwieldy coalitions more likely.
—Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Germany’s electoral system traditionally produces coalitions, and polls show no party anywhere near an absolute majority on its own.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The mainstream parties have refused to govern with the AfD, but its presence complicates the parliamentary arithmetic, making unwieldy coalitions more likely.
—Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Germany’s electoral system traditionally produces coalitions, and polls show no party anywhere near an absolute majority on its own.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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Johnson eventually emerged as a dark-horse conservative that multiple factions could support.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Qatar maintained contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and with other Islamist rebel factions in Syria during the civil war.Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Besides Gaza, Biden's defeat might have serious consequences for Ukraine, NATO and America's alliances generally.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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