coalition
noun
a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.
coalitions
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pluralof coalition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Federal Trade Commission has recently flagged advertiser coalitions for colluding to set “brand safety” standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
This perspective suggests that the legislative process and bipartisan coalitions still function as a significant safeguard for children’s nutrition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Local coalitions of neighbors are springing up in the most rural towns and counties as quiet, nature-filled lands are being replaced with loud, energy intensive data centers.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Inside organizations, AI is already creating winners and losers, and the ability to navigate that—to build coalitions, manage resistance and help people adapt—will become increasingly valuable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Civil rights groups have also developed litigation and important coalitions related to the school-to-prison pipeline, inadequate indigent defense, and juvenile justice reform, to name a few.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
