allegiance

Example Sentences

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The new citizens took an oath of allegiance before receiving their certificates.

From Barron's

They had no apparent links to international terrorist networks — until Malik pledged allegiance to the leader of the extremist group Islamic State on Facebook shortly before the attack.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran’s political and religious establishments have rallied around the new ruler, with officials publicly pledging their allegiance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Supporters convened in Tehran's Enghelab Square on Monday to celebrate their new leader, while Iranian state TV broadcast large crowds gathering to pledge their allegiance on Sunday.

From BBC

The Revolutionary Guard and Iranian army pledged allegiance to the new leader.

From The Wall Street Journal