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allegiance

[uh-lee-juhns] / əˈli dʒəns /


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It also means, in Urdu, your loyalty or your allegiance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“I had an allegiance to the best outcome of AI for humanity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

World Athletics said allowing the athletes to transfer their nationality "would impinge upon and compromise the imperatives underlying the World Athletics eligibility rules and transfer of allegiance regulations".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

When Zosimos rescued her and bound her to his allegiance and care, she was so grateful that she was ready to follow any rule in the world.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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