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ally

[uh-lahy, al-ahy, uh-lahy] / əˈlaɪ, ˈæl aɪ, əˈlaɪ /


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Cuba - a longstanding socialist ally of Maduro - has announced two days of national mourning.

From BBC

On the other side, Xi's eagerness to meet Lee signals the pressure he faces in finding a regional ally, Park Seung-chan, professor of China studies at Yongin University told the BBC.

From BBC

Like Japan, South Korea too is an ally of the US, which supports Taiwan and supplies arms for its defence.

From BBC

As important, Somaliland has acquired a much-needed advocate and ally.

From The Wall Street Journal

His government's move to appoint a special envoy to Greenland recently prompted anger in Denmark - a Nato ally that has traditionally enjoyed close relations with Washington.

From BBC