allies

Example Sentences

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America has plenty of friends and allies in South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

That means "a favourable but durable balance of power in which no state, including China, can impose its hegemony and hold the security or prosperity of our nation and our allies in question", he added.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

He heaped praise on countries who have in recent months increased military spending and co-operation with the US, namechecking allies such as South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Philippines among others.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

In Asia, Hegseth reiterated that the region's security had "rested disproportionately on American military power, while many of our allies and partners allowed their own defence capabilities to atrophy".

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Germany and its former allies had not been allowed to take part in the negotiations.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman