troika

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In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Three such titles this year are a heat-seeking troika that involve American notables who, after a period of relative domestic quiet, have showily returned to the international stage.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

The nation’s banks are regulated by a troika of regulators: the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Israel and the U.S. function as a troika in the Middle East.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

It made Penelope drowsy, and when the driver shouted and pulled the troika swiftly and hard to the rutted edge of the road, it startled her into a yelp.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood