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  • plural of ally.
  • present tense form of ally (3rd person singular).
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allies

[al-ahyz, uh-lahyz] / ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz /


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Congress, the American people, or any of your allies.

From Slate Jul. 25, 2026

A major chokepoint in its own right, it has become a release valve for diverted Saudi barrels but is being threatened by Iran’s Yemeni allies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

But it became a consistent and central point of negotiation between the two allies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

On Tuesday, the United States and its allies condemned China's "dangerous" behaviour after a clash between Chinese and Philippine sailors in the disputed South China Sea, a crucial route for global trade.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

I wondered if England had paid attention to everything France had to say during World War II. I didn’t think so—they were allies, not buddies.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen



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