united front
Americannoun
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a coalition formed to oppose a force that menaces the interests of all the members.
They presented a united front against the enemy.
Example Sentences
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"When you go after a guy like Ryan Wedding, it takes a united front," Patel said, thanking Canadian and Mexican authorities for their help in the investigation.
From BBC
To the outside world, they were a united front.
From BBC
“They’re in a good place. If there’s any resentment over where to live or child custody payments, they certainly don’t show it. It’s a united front. And they are clearly both deeply devoted parents,” the source said.
From MarketWatch
The evening protests came not long after Reza Pahlavi, whose father was overthrown by the 1979 Islamic revolution and lives in Washington DC, had called on Iranians to "take to the streets and, as a united front, shout your demands".
From BBC
“Take to the streets and, as a united front, shout your demands,” said Pahlavi, son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran.
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