coalition
noun
co·a·li·tion
ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən 
1
a
: the act of coalescing : union
the coalition of water vapor into raindrops
b
: a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
They formed a coalition with downtown merchants.
2
: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
Examples of coalition in a Sentence
The groups united to form a coalition.
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.
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The foundation is a coalition that includes: the Connecticut Business and Industry Association; the Connecticut Education Association; the United Way of Connecticut; the School and State Finance Project; and Domus Kids, a nonprofit youth development initiative.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Greenland's government had already voiced displeasure about the visit, and tensions were further exacerbated by recent election results and ongoing coalition talks.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
An international coalition beat back the Islamic State, dislodging its hold over its caliphate in 2019 and forcing it to lose its grip on its territory.
—Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Its opposition included coalitions of utility employees.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Greenland's government had already voiced displeasure about the visit, and tensions were further exacerbated by recent election results and ongoing coalition talks.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
An international coalition beat back the Islamic State, dislodging its hold over its caliphate in 2019 and forcing it to lose its grip on its territory.
—Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Its opposition included coalitions of utility employees.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coalition
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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