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allegiance

[uh-lee-juhns] / əˈli dʒəns /


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Selekhmeteva was playing her first match under the Spanish flag, having switched allegiance earlier this week.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

He took the oath of office, declared his allegiance to King Charles and was confirmed as Keeper of the Scottish Seal.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I bring my striving attitude to the kitchen and have sworn my allegiance to paying attention to details and putting in the time required.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Most schoolchildren in America still stand, place their hands over their hearts and pledge allegiance to “one nation under God.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Part of the speech had been about dying, but more was about giving allegiance to Kyrria and its rulers, King Jerrold, Prince Charmont, and the entire royal family.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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