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coalition

[koh-uh-lish-uhn] / ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən /


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Her ambition is now to help create a broad ballistic missile defence coalition -- "something that does not yet exist in the world" -- in which Fire Point hopes to play a central role.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Rob Bonta, attorney general of California, which is leading a coalition of 12 states which last week sued to block the deal, welcomed the agreement.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The Greater Manchester mayorality, created under the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government, came with responsibilities in areas such as transport, planning, skills, and economic development.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Bisignano overhauled the mortgage staff, doubled the number of borrower-assistance centers and helped launch a coalition of companies committed to hiring veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

This racial coalition in pursuit of class goals would not last, however.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Grassroots coalitions have pushed for limits in California and nationwide as parents have become alarmed over how digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Local coalitions of neighbors are springing up in the most rural towns and counties as quiet, nature-filled lands are being replaced with loud, energy intensive data centers.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

The Lib Dems, meanwhile, are hoping for a resurgence, having been a junior partner in coalitions in 1999 and 2003.

From BBC May 7, 2026

It could relinquish to nonbelligerents the task of opening the strait, for which coalitions are already assembling.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

When two males are contesting the alpha position, they usually do so by forming extensive coalitions of supporters, both male and female, from within the group.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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