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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With the help of industry unions, Schiff and Friedman are attempting to pull together bipartisan coalitions within their respective chambers to pen bills proposing such an incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025 -
The party that believes in redemption, second chances, and big coalitions.—
Marie Alvarado Gil,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under an imperial decree, her captors become unlikely allies, guiding Jewish refugees through ambushes, shifting alliances and treacherous waters, while Sara confronts leadership, loyalty and love at a high cost.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Aviation unions have long opposed raising the age, citing safety concerns.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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National soccer federations are also being affected.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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The government set a goal to increase it to 40 percent and undertook a bevy of projects with the national Olympic committee, sports world federations, and sports clubs under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Outside of deep leagues, Buffalo’s receivers will be on most benches.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new professional flag football leagues are also viewed as an opportunity to attract new demographics to the sport, including younger fans, families, and women.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Confederacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederacies. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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