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  • noun Plural form of alliance.

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Examples

  • 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

  • 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

  • The problem with alliances is that you either have to honor them or render them worthless.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Let Turkey Have Gaza 2010

  • - 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

  • 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

  • Growing and expanding multi-racial alliances is one of the hardest things to do here in the USA.

    This Latina is still a feminist 2008

  • 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

  • In short: can they learn how to make alliances from the other side?

    Obama Cartoon 2008

  • 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

  • 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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