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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This framework reflects the work of a center-right and center-left coalition of civics educators and other stakeholders.
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The groups behind the summer organizing effort include the Democratic National Committee, the Democrats' coalition of state parties as well as the campaign arms for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Inspired by Sergeant First Class Fast’s story and championed by a bipartisan coalition, the law establishes a new, forward-looking standard of care.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Its departure left the 10-party coalition with 255 seats, just above the majority of the 500-seat house.
—Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The groups behind the summer organizing effort include the Democratic National Committee, the Democrats' coalition of state parties as well as the campaign arms for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Inspired by Sergeant First Class Fast’s story and championed by a bipartisan coalition, the law establishes a new, forward-looking standard of care.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Its departure left the 10-party coalition with 255 seats, just above the majority of the 500-seat house.
—Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for coalition
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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