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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
rival coalitions struggling for control of the party
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as in alliances
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures
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Recent Examples of coalitions
Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.
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Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The mainstream parties have refused to govern with the AfD, but its presence complicates the parliamentary arithmetic, making unwieldy coalitions more likely.
—Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Germany’s electoral system traditionally produces coalitions, and polls show no party anywhere near an absolute majority on its own.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
After all, changes in the makeup of the party coalitions and the varying appeal of individual candidates can lead different states to move in opposite directions.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The four pillars of just transition that Black Mesa United focuses on are the need for robust governmental support, dedicated funding to sustain programs and initiatives, building strong and diverse coalitions, and expanding economic opportunities through diversification, said Anagal.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, either a multilateral framework like the OECD’s Pillar One will need to be implemented, or regional coalitions like the EU will need to push forward with policies that force larger players to reckon with a coordinated global push for fairness.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Macron can, however, pursue a new round of talks with lawmakers from France's different political coalitions to try to appoint a new prime minister.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The mainstream parties have refused to govern with the AfD, but its presence complicates the parliamentary arithmetic, making unwieldy coalitions more likely.
—Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Germany’s electoral system traditionally produces coalitions, and polls show no party anywhere near an absolute majority on its own.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
After all, changes in the makeup of the party coalitions and the varying appeal of individual candidates can lead different states to move in opposite directions.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The four pillars of just transition that Black Mesa United focuses on are the need for robust governmental support, dedicated funding to sustain programs and initiatives, building strong and diverse coalitions, and expanding economic opportunities through diversification, said Anagal.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, either a multilateral framework like the OECD’s Pillar One will need to be implemented, or regional coalitions like the EU will need to push forward with policies that force larger players to reckon with a coordinated global push for fairness.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Macron can, however, pursue a new round of talks with lawmakers from France's different political coalitions to try to appoint a new prime minister.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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Hezbollah was one of several Axis of Resistance factions to intervene on behalf of the Palestinian movement after its October 7, 2023, attack against Israel that sparked the still-ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As such, asked for a message to send to the president, as a number of other Axis of Resistance factions have shared with Newsweek in the past, Uli al-Baas declined, citing a gap between the White House and its constituency.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The latest developments have once again demonstrated the shifting alliances of Syria's multisided civil war that has been subject to competing geopolitical interests among foreign powers.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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This isolation forces unusual alliances between factions that would normally be at war with one another.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.—
Diane Farr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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