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- noun   Plural form of 
alliance . 
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Examples
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Anyway, there might be a less exalted political angle to this as well — Pacquiao's political ambitions are no secret — though trying to untangle the alliances is a little dizzying.
Archive 2009-05-01 Matthew Guerrieri 2009
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Anyway, there might be a less exalted political angle to this as well — Pacquiao's political ambitions are no secret — though trying to untangle the alliances is a little dizzying.
With fervor burning Matthew Guerrieri 2009
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The problem with alliances is that you either have to honor them or render them worthless.
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- European military alliances from a utilitarian, realist perspective — the perspective NATO proponents claim to adhere to — but if you insist on distorting his point, go ahead.
Another Iraq War Propaganda Nugget Bites the Dust « Antiwar.com Blog 2009
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China and Russia are cozying up to Cuba because of financial and military interests, respectively, but it remains to be seen if long-term alliances will develop.
Matt Brady: Cuba Needs Friends This Holiday Season Matt Brady 2010
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Growing and expanding multi-racial alliances is one of the hardest things to do here in the USA.
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China and Russia are cozying up to Cuba because of financial and military interests, respectively, but it remains to be seen if long-term alliances will develop.
Matt Brady: Cuba Needs Friends This Holiday Season Matt Brady 2010
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In short: can they learn how to make alliances from the other side?
Obama Cartoon 2008
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China and Russia are cozying up to Cuba because of financial and military interests, respectively, but it remains to be seen if long-term alliances will develop.
Matt Brady: Cuba Needs Friends This Holiday Season Matt Brady 2010
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China and Russia are cozying up to Cuba because of financial and military interests, respectively, but it remains to be seen if long-term alliances will develop.
Matt Brady: Cuba Needs Friends This Holiday Season Matt Brady 2010
 
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