the Allies
plural noun
: the nations that fought together against Germany in World War I or World War II
fought with the Allies in World War II
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The Science History Institute even attributes the first viable synthetic fiber to helping the Allies win World War II.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, China has ramped up production of assets designed for what would be the most complex maritime invasion since the Allies’ D-Day landing in 1944.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After the war, the Allies commandeered Volkswagen production and got the show back on the road in 1945.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Göring will be questioned in court by members of the International Military Tribunal, all representing the Allies who defeated Germany.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, China has ramped up production of assets designed for what would be the most complex maritime invasion since the Allies’ D-Day landing in 1944.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After the war, the Allies commandeered Volkswagen production and got the show back on the road in 1945.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Göring will be questioned in court by members of the International Military Tribunal, all representing the Allies who defeated Germany.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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“The Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Allies. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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