allegiance
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Before Sept. 11 became an argument about war, security, patriotism or political allegiance, it was an encounter with human vulnerability and then human resilience.
From Salon β Sep. 8, 2026
Sweden also summoned the Russian ambassador in Stockholm over the incident, its Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told a news conference, citing its allegiance to Germany and Ukraine.
From Barron's β Sep. 1, 2026
A&W Restaurants is asking diners to pledge their allegiance to its new chicken sandwich by taking to the comments sections of rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 20, 2026
But he has now switched his international allegiance to England and played for the Under-17 team.
From BBC β Aug. 18, 2026
Coyotes have obligations to their families, owe their parents respect and their siblings allegiance.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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But for all their diverging allegiances, tribal relatives remained reluctant to kill one another.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 17, 2026
And truck buyers are often deeply loyal so the Detroit companies hunt for any edge to convince customers to switch allegiances.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 13, 2026
The New York native grew up rooting for the Brooklyn Dodgers before switching allegiances to the Yankees when the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 12, 2026
Having represented Italy at youth level, he switched allegiances to Australia in May just before the Socceroos announced their squad for the tournament.
From BBC β Jul. 24, 2026
"I didn't mean to offend. It's just, I like to lead a carefree life. I suppose being on the water fosters that sort of temperament. The God of the Sea has no allegiances."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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