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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
The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.
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William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Last week, a coalition of more than 30 state attorneys general won a landmark monopolization case against Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster.
—Gail Slater, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Using a discharge petition to force votes The vote was the latest effort by House Democrats to maneuver past the Republican majority using a discharge petition — once a rare tool, but now used increasingly to form bipartisan coalitions.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Last week, a coalition of more than 30 state attorneys general won a landmark monopolization case against Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster.
—Gail Slater, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Using a discharge petition to force votes The vote was the latest effort by House Democrats to maneuver past the Republican majority using a discharge petition — once a rare tool, but now used increasingly to form bipartisan coalitions.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalition
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Among the most prominent Islamic militant groups are Boko Haram and its breakaway faction, known as ISWAP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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As everybody knows, New Order eventually split into two factions of mortal enemies.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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As the castle’s internal order collapses under the weight of a string of baffling crimes, Araki strikes a fragile alliance with Kuroda Kanbei – a razor-minded captive languishing in his own dungeon – in a race to root out a traitor before Oda’s army closes in.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The next priority would be the alliance’s 20th package of sanctions against Moscow, which imposes sweeping restrictions on Russian trade — including maritime oil transport, banking systems, and more tangible exports such as rubber and machinery.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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The couple threw an annual holiday party at the Conyers Farm mansion.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jet Linx takes a different approach, hosting Masters parties at its network of private terminals before flying card members into three smaller airports, each about a half-hour’s drive from the course.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, a pro-Union group headed toward Arizona to stop this forward movement of the confederacy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
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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The man, who has tattoos that appear to include wings on his left bicep, then struggles to lift the container before walking away with it.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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As the plane ascended, someone threw a grenade at it, damaging a wing.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over the past year, health benefits have been an issue for teacher unions up and down the state.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the other side of the scale, in a vitrine at one end of the space, are a group of five small scrapbooks.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those improvements include widening of Clay Street, paying for utilities such as water and sewers, and purchasing a home on the west side of the property.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The federation continuously participates in the annual parade to show that Jewish values and LGBTQ+ pride walk hand in hand.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The player-level discontent is mirrored at the federation level.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalition. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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