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as in alliance
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures
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Recent Examples of coalition
Babiš returned to power in the Czech Republic after his ANO, or YES, movement, won big in the country’s October election and formed a coalition with two small political groups, the Freedom and Direct Democracy anti-migrant party and the right-wing Motorists for Themselves.
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ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The states are part of a multi-state and international coalition bent on keeping the voracious fish out of the region’s waterways.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The states are part of a multi-state and international coalition bent on keeping the voracious fish out of the region’s waterways.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalition
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Boko Haram has since become stronger, with thousands of fighters and different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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On the other is a more traditional faction — Ben Shapiro, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and the Turning Point USA orbit — that, while firmly right-wing, has drawn a clearer line against overt conspiracy theories and antisemitic framing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trump has never appreciated multilateral alliances and organizations, preferring their bilateral counterparts instead.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the alliance collapsed as political rivals accused France Unbowed politicians of tolerating antisemitic rhetoric.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of issues in government that can be the subject of reasonable and well-informed discussion, where different parties might fall on different answers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Wainfleet area falls within the traditional homeland of the Six Nations of the Grand River, a confederacy comprising the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Tuscarora peoples — the Haudenosaunee.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even in contemporary political and intellectual discourse, there remains an attachment to a particular stupid southern conservatism, the ideocratic confederacy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some conservatives have raised concerns about left-wing foundations funding organizations intended to influence GOP policymaking.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fabric covering her front continued behind her like two mini trains, which Olandria waved with her hands, creating an almost wing-like shape.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The union represents more than 900 non-tenure faculty who teach about a quarter of classes.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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After testing the 2025 MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 CPU, here's my in-depth, side-by-side comparison with last year's M4 MacBook on performance, features, and value.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, has come under tremendous fire from all sides.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those costs can be a burden, as salaries for women in soccer have historically not been high, though some teams and federations may offer some form of sponsorship for those seeking licenses.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Belgian soccer federation declined to comment Tuesday.—
Graham Dunbar,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalition. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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