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He was allying himself with a populist strain of the right that intersects with certain populist strains of the left.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2022

His fatal mistake was allying himself so closely with us--a grievous mistake, indeed, when we remember that for centuries the two nations had been bitterly opposed to each other.

From In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain by Sheldon, Charles Mills

He was allying Himself with them where they were.

From Quiet Talks about Jesus by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)

In accepting John's baptism, Jesus was allying Himself with the race of men He had come to lead up, and out, as King.

From Quiet Talks about Jesus by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)