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allegiance

[uh-lee-juhns] / əˈli dʒəns /


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Authorities are investigating a trip both men took last month to an island in the Philippines where local insurgents have previously sworn allegiance to Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Ms. Williams and Mr. Kail emphasize the bitter bravery and allegiance to living a life free of lies that Anna embodies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hassett's allegiance to the president has drawn questions from analysts about whether he would act independently and how much sway he would have with other members of the board.

From BBC

Though, Tuesday’s matchup — and all the memories it’s sure to conjure — could complicate those allegiances.

From Los Angeles Times

That means if people are free to deny their old national allegiance, and an independent nation is free to decide its own membership, the recognition of a new national identity must be mutual.

From Salon