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

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


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One of Thursday’s allies posits a dire scenario in which books become “a managed formulaic enterprise without risk, excitement or imagination. Readers could be fed homogenized nonsense that could also ensure social compliance.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Although he failed to gain traction in the race to unseat Gascón, finishing far behind Hochman, he caught the future district attorney’s eye and the two became allies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

"That's good for the taxpayer, good for our suppliers and, most importantly, good for the United States and its allies," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

They land on the opposition, and occasionally on allies, including the person for whom he is campaigning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Conjure folk have been kind to me. I've always considered them allies, and hopefully still friends.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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