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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Still, Harvey indicated the coalition's efforts are aimed not only at helping Democrats hold onto the White House, but also retaining control of the Senate and flipping the House, which is now controlled by Republicans.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 July 2024
Related article Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left
The prefecture later announced that the fire had been put out.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 11 July 2024
To stay afloat, Biden is leaning heavily into his labor support, not to mention the vestiges of the Obama-era coalition of voters.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 July 2024
Meanwhile, the Hollywood Basic Crafts — a coalition of unions advocating for drivers, electricians, location managers, animal trainers and other below-the-line workers — is still in the midst of contract negotiations with the companies.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 July 2024
Related article Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left
The prefecture later announced that the fire had been put out.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 11 July 2024
To stay afloat, Biden is leaning heavily into his labor support, not to mention the vestiges of the Obama-era coalition of voters.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 July 2024
Meanwhile, the Hollywood Basic Crafts — a coalition of unions advocating for drivers, electricians, location managers, animal trainers and other below-the-line workers — is still in the midst of contract negotiations with the companies.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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