as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a confederacy of several small nations who had promised to come to one another's aid if any were attacked
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State coalitions against domestic violence say employees who remain at these jobs often juggle multiple roles and face substantial burnout.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026 -
And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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The second is that alliances are increasingly being built through energy infrastructure.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Media Rights Capital’s loss in an pricey insurance dispute over the demise of House of Cards was ultimately a reversal of fortune and shifting alliances right of out Frank Underwood’s playbook.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kilkenny will continue to cover core issues impacting the industry’s workforce and the business of Hollywood unions for THR’s website and print magazine.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the spokesperson, UPS had engaged in discussions with the local unions in the region regarding driver participation in the buyout program.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new collection features official away jerseys for 25 partner federations—each boasts a Trefoil on the chest and leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s design.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which has been tested in the minor leagues and MLB spring training, will make its debut Wednesday night in the MLB season opener, when the San Francisco Giants play host to the New York Yankees — coincidentally in America’s high tech capital.—
Juliette Arcodia,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Pirates reassigned Griffin to the minor leagues over the weekend.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are six teams from five confederations.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The intercontinental playoff features six teams from five different confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL and OFC) with two spots up for grabs.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Confederacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederacies. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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