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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month
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Recent Examples of alliance
Together, that has strained its finances and politics, with Britain’s historical two-party system fracturing into a patchwork of increasingly tribal alliances and factions.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Amazon expects to unveil new alliances with other advertisers in the future.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The alliance was also born in part out of a desire, among area business groups, for a more unified voice at Sacramento City Hall, leaders of the member organizations said in interviews.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Isaac Chotiner speaks with a member of an alliance challenging the Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming elections.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Amazon expects to unveil new alliances with other advertisers in the future.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The alliance was also born in part out of a desire, among area business groups, for a more unified voice at Sacramento City Hall, leaders of the member organizations said in interviews.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Isaac Chotiner speaks with a member of an alliance challenging the Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming elections.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
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The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.
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But the treaty was plagued with problems even in its formation.
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During Sánchez’ time in office, Spain has become one of Europe’s most dynamic economies, despite the fragility of his ruling coalition, which includes Catalan and Basque separatist parties.
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Supporters of Historic Pact coalition presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda attend his campaign rally in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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The Broadway production has also formed an official partnership with mental health nonprofit Project Healthy Minds to reduce barriers to care by making support options for mental health services easily accessible to those in need.
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Quiet time reveals what partnership truly needs.
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The pact comes just two months after ReelShort launched its first major Southeast Asian partnership with Thailand’s AIS, as the company moves to build a broader regional presence through telecom and content collaborations.
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Poland and Ukraine are using the event to finalize a new bilateral, intergovernmental pact designed to cover transport, energy, and logistics.
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The headstone, a memorial to texans who served the confederacy, was erected in 1964, which is to say the state missed the hundred-year anniversary of the battle itself but did remember to put it up in the year that Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
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And the citizenship question, the birthright-citizenship question, is part of that effort to federalize power such that a confederacy, a secession or anything like it, could never happen again.
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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.
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The union behind the initiative — the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West — says the measure is critical for stemming the budgetary bleeding from recent federal cuts to healthcare.
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The police union also said there was no indication that the shooting was related to ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities downtown.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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