alliance

[US]/əˈlaɪəns/
[UK]/əˈlaɪəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a formal agreement or bond between two or more parties, typically for mutual benefit or protection;a group of nations, organizations, or people with a common purpose or goal

Phrases & Collocations

strategic alliance

global alliance

star alliance

in alliance with

logistics alliance

alliance member

make an alliance

Example Sentences

form an alliance with sb.

an alliance between medicine and morality.

There is an alliance between logic and metaphysics.

a defensive alliance between Australia and New Zealand.

his party is in alliance with the Greens.

contract an alliance with another country

The new alliance was very much in evidence.

the ancient alliance between mathematics and music.

the church, acting in alliance with community groups.

She had contracted an alliance with a wealthy man of rank.

an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.

the shifting alliances within a large family.

an unholy alliance between some Mafiosi and Fascists

Various types of alliances are simply an outshoot of such efforts.

Germany was in alliance with Japan and Italy during the Second World War.

The two companies organized a preemptive alliance against a possible takeover by another firm.

In addition, we are incorporator of the Global Fastener Alliance (GFA), an international cooperation of specialists in the field of fastening technology.

Real-world Examples

We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones.

Source: Trump's weekly television address

Great. We can have a coworker alliance.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

They're members of this alliance, and we're members of this alliance.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

Am I here tonight without cousin Violet to cement my alliance with Cora?

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

He was a master at weaving alliances.

Source: NPR News December 2017 Compilation

Empowering your teams and inspiring your alliances.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

Hilton has an alliance with the Mayo Clinic.

Source: VOA Standard English_Life

Britain is the first country to leave the alliance.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2020 Compilation

They can create an alliance between two kingdoms.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again.

Source: 21 Days of Intensive Listening to Famous Speeches

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