Example Sentences

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In one of many reality-distorting shifts of Sudanese politics today, General Hamdan has allied with civilian politicians who once viewed him as a bitter enemy.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Since its earliest days film has allied itself, in one way or another, with opera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Mr Muhyiddin defected from Mr Mahathir's coalition a week ago, and has allied himself with his old party, UMNO.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2020

I called the ACLU, the organization that has allied itself with the Kochs on criminal justice reform, and started a new advocacy group with them called the Coalition for Public Safety.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2015

“New Ghis is an island, and a much smaller port than this. We would be closer, yes, but we could find ourselves stranded. And New Ghis has allied with the Yunkai’i.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin