allegiance
Example Sentences
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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
Sauer also had to insist that unauthorized immigrants and temporary visitors owe allegiance to their home countries rather than the U.S., thus removing their children from his tortured definition of jurisdiction.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
"A person is subject to the United States' 'jurisdiction' only if he owes sufficient allegiance to, and may claim protection from, the United States."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
“He has no idea of your true allegiance, he trusts you implicitly still?”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing allegiance
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