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 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
Israel uses a proportional representation voting system, meaning governments have always been coalitions of multiple parties.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The Rev. Patricia Coleman-Burns, a University of Michigan professor emerita who grew up in Detroit and has watched the region’s racial and political coalitions shift for more than 70 years, was a die-hard Stevens supporter.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
In a January speech at Davos, Carney urged middle powers to stand up to hegemons and called for the formation of “different coalitions for different issues based on common values and interests.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Even King, the black leader most committed to the traditional path of multiracial coalitions and nonviolence, would soon grow frustrated with the movement’s stagnation.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
