allies

Example Sentences

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While the polls were still open, his allies were on the phone trying to make his case.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Since then, several more events have soured the relationship between the U.S. and its allies to the point where they are scarcely allies at all.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

"Where other allies do not spend with urgency, our dues contributions will go down," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Previous G-7s brought out the alpha in Trump, subjecting allies to barbs and white-knuckled handshakes and forcing other leaders to walk on eggshells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

In January 1944, the country renounced its diplomatic ties with Germany, Japan, Italy, and their Axis allies.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield