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coalition

[koh-uh-lish-uhn] / ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən /


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During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

How one could assemble a political coalition to implement them was the mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The “No Kings” protest in Austin, Texas, drew thousands on a warm late-March afternoon, a broad coalition of Texans who’ve had enough.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election has received a major boost after prominent opposition figure Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso announced that he was joining.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Led by the USGS, this coalition helps not only to monitor volcanoes around the world but also works to train local scientists and emergency responders to prepare for an eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone