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.
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But with casualties rising and Trump acknowledging the possibility of a lengthy campaign, the question confronting his coalition is no longer theoretical.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, Penny Pritzker called on city nonprofits, training providers, and employer coalitions to propose a way to best connect Chicagoans with good health care jobs.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
That streak of isolationism resonated with parts of his MAGA coalition.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Though a centrist coalition led by Tusk has governed Poland since 2023, Law and Justice clawed back a sweeping victory with the election of Karol Nawrocki as president last year.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, Penny Pritzker called on city nonprofits, training providers, and employer coalitions to propose a way to best connect Chicagoans with good health care jobs.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
That streak of isolationism resonated with parts of his MAGA coalition.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Though a centrist coalition led by Tusk has governed Poland since 2023, Law and Justice clawed back a sweeping victory with the election of Karol Nawrocki as president last year.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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