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ally

[uh-lahy, al-ahy, uh-lahy] / əˈlaɪ, ˈæl aɪ, əˈlaɪ /


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Just days after the signing, the M23 group launched a new offensive, targeting the strategic city of Uvira on the border with the DRC's military ally Burundi.

From Barron's

Jacks found a willing ally in Brydon Carse for a partnership of 52.

From BBC

Only one woman has won matches on the world stage at the Ally Pally - Fallon Sherrock twice in December 2019 - while Greaves' debut three years ago ended in a first-round defeat by William O'Connor.

From BBC

“It’s what a partner does for a good ally.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The rebels were not signatories to that peace deal but they have been part of a parallel peace process led by Qatar, a US ally that has strong ties with Rwanda.

From BBC