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 lifelong Angeleno used to be bold when she was an activist in South L.A. pioneering multiracial coalitions and taking on the old guard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
These presidents faced congressional coalitions whose ideological loyalties didn’t always follow party lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Some speculate that under those circumstances, he might accept calls to form a “unity government,” joining the two coalitions.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
"The direction of Brazilian environmental policy carries a lot of weight in international negotiations," a French diplomat told AFP on condition of anonymity, highlighting Brazil's role in coalitions among developing nations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
When two males are contesting the alpha position, they usually do so by forming extensive coalitions of supporters, both male and female, from within the group.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
