ally
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Moscow has reacted sharply to the prospect of losing another ally in what it sees as its sphere of influence.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It was viewed as a test of the prime minister's push to deepen ties with the West while facing mounting economic pressure from Russia, its largest trading partner and traditional ally.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He has been fighting a Democratic primary challenge from Brad Lander, New York City’s former comptroller and a close ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Regardless of the obstacles, Mexican players will face the pressure to perform well as a World Cup host nation and will count on their fans to be their most formidable ally.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
On June 12, 1963, President Kennedy announced that he would deliver to Congress a strong civil rights bill, a declaration that transformed him into a widely recognized ally of the Civil Rights Movement.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing ally
American History I
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Excerpt from "The Philosophy of Literary Form" by Kenneth Burke
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